If you’ve ever used popular tools from Microsoft or Google – think Gmail, Word, Chrome, Outlook, Teams, or even Xbox Live– there’s a growing chance your personal data was shared without your permission.
Now, UK lawyers are taking action.
Legal teams across the country are investigating claims that Microsoft and Google may have used personal information to train their AI systems, without fully informing users or getting clear consent. If proven, this could amount to a serious breach of data protection laws – and those affected could be entitled to compensation.
What’s happening – and why it matters
From browser histories to documents stored in the cloud, data is a big part of how we all interact with technology. But that data is protected under UK law. It should only be used in fair, transparent ways – especially when it comes to powerful technologies like artificial intelligence.
Some law firms now believe that Microsoft and Google may have fallen short of these obligations. And they’re preparing to hold them accountable.
For individuals, that means the chance to take legal action and claim compensation if their data was misused.
Am I affected?
If you’ve used any of the following, you may be eligible to make a claim:
- Microsoft products like Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Skype or Xbox
- Google services like Chrome, Gmail, Maps, Drive, YouTube or reCAPTCHA
You don’t need to have done anything unusual. In fact, the more common your use of these services, the more likely it is your data was included.
What could the compensation be?
While every case is different, UK lawyers estimate that affected individuals could be entitled to anywhere from £1,000 to £25,000, depending on the severity of the misuse and the kind of data involved.
Compensation could cover:
- The sharing of personal or financial information
- Emotional distress caused by data misuse
- Serious or repeated misuse across multiple areas of life
How Join the Claim can help
We’re not a law firm – and we don’t handle lawsuits. But we do work closely with trusted, regulated UK law firms who specialise in data protection cases.
Our role is to raise awareness, make it easy to register your interest, and pass your details securely to firms who are building group claims.
So if you believe your data may have been used without permission, you don’t need to navigate the legal system alone. Register with us and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Register your interest today
Thousands have already signed up to be part of this major legal challenge. It only takes 60 seconds to register your interest and find out if you could be eligible to claim.
You won’t need to pay anything upfront. And if a claim goes ahead, lawyers are working on a no-win, no-fee basis – meaning you’ll only pay if the case succeeds.
Compensation estimates are for guidance only. Your eligibility and potential payout will depend on your individual circumstances. Registering your interest is not the same as making a legal claim.
