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Leading Data Protection Solicitors in Ireland.
When a company or organisation collects and uses your personal data, it has a legal duty of care to protect it. There are also strict limitations to how your data can be used, and companies must make it clear to you how your data will be used at the point it is collected, and when you give your permission. They have a clear duty to make sure your data is kept accurate, current and that it’s accessible to you – and that it is still only being used for the purposes they stated when it was collected.
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for companies to neglect their data protection obligations. At its most benign, it can mean unwelcome and unsolicited contact from those companies…but that the other end of that spectrum, it can lead to identity theft and fraud.
In the modern economy, data – your data – is valuable.
What is GDPR?
In May 2018, stricter rules came into play, companies now have an even stronger duty of care over your data than they did previously. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been described as “the biggest ever overhaul of data legislation” – and the penalties for breaching this law are severe.
The new rules place more importance on your right to your own data, and strengthens requirements on businesses which collect, store or use your personal data to make sure it’s accurate, current, accessible to you, and is still being used for the purpose that was declared to you when it was collected. Otherwise, the company has to delete any data no longer needed for that purpose.
At Gibson & Associates, we understand its importance, and we understand how stressful a data protection breach can be. If you believe your data protection rights have been ignored – our team of experienced data protection solicitors can help you. While compensation can’t undo all the damage caused by a data breach, it can help towards the costs of any financial damages you’ve suffered as well as the distress you’ve experienced.
Whether your employer, your healthcare provider or anyone you share details with misuses your data, you’ll be able to seek compensation*.
How do I know if my personal information has been involved in a Data Breach?
A company or organisation that has been exposed to a GDPR breach must notify those individuals affected. The beach could be communicated to individuals by email, by letter, or by a security notice posted on the company’s website. Other methods of communication that a breach has occurred is through the media.
How to check if your email has been involved in a Data Breach
You can use a reputable site such as Have I Been Pwned to check if your email has been breached and if your data is vulnerable.
If you are concerned that your personal data has been exposed in a GDPR breach, get in touch with our friendly and experienced data protection team today. We’ll get back to you within 3 hours or less, and advise you on your next steps.
Data Protection includes the following:
Breach of Data Protection Act
It’s not uncommon for companies to neglect the data laws that protect your personal data. This can lead to everything from unwelcome sales contact from unknown companies to more serious cases…
Data Protection (GDPR) Breach
When a company or organisation collects and uses your personal data, it has a legal duty of care to protect it. There are also strict limitations to how your data can be used, and companies must make it clear to you how your data will be used at the point it is collected, and when you give your permission…
Our team is here to help you no matter where in Ireland you’re based.
With offices in Dublin and Letterkenny, and associates around the country, we’re perfectly positioned to help you whether you live in Dublin, Galway, Cork or Donegal or anywhere in between.
what our clients say…
I would have no hesitation in recommending Gibson & Associates Solicitors to any person who needs a good professional team to represent them on any legal matter. The team was courteous at all times.
Leigh Howard, Dublin
I would recommend Gibson & Associates Solicitors to my family and friends. My solicitor kept me updated regularly and was courteous and professional at all times.
Kim Nolan, Dublin
OUR EXPERTISE
Gibson & Associates is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. No matter your situation, our team will use their experience to make sure that you benefit from the best possible outcome.
OUR ETHOS
We put our clients at the heart of everything we do and work tirelessly to get the best results.
We treat clients and each other the way we’d like to be treated and for us “good enough” just isn’t good enough!
WE’RE FAST & RESPONSIVE
When you make contact with our team, you’ll hear back from us within 3 hours or less – that’s our promise.
WE USE CLEAR, SIMPLE LANGUAGE
We don’t try to impress with “legalese” and jargon. We use clear, plain language.
WE GIVE YOU A DEDICATED POINT OF CONTACT
The person responsible for your case will never change. You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact who will take charge of your case from start to finish.
OUR TRANSPARENCY
At Gibson & Associates, we’re clear about our processes and transparent when it comes to costs. Before progressing any case, we offer a no-obligation consultation with our client care team and will provide you with practical options. Integrity and transparency are core to how we work with all of our clients and means we’ll always treat your case as if it was our own.
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*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.