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Public demand for stronger data protection intensifies as thousands take legal action
More than 4,000 people in England, Wales and Scotland have now joined the M&S data breach claim through jointheclaim.com — a clear sign that public concern over data protection is rising, and expectations of how organisations manage personal information are shifting.
The breach, involving one of the UK’s most recognised retailers, has raised widespread questions about how organisations manage sensitive personal information. Since the incident was made public, Join the Claim has seen a significant increase in registrations.
As a platform that connects consumers with trusted legal support, Join the Claim is working in partnership with leading UK law firms in both Scotland and England to support those affected. The claim is open to eligible individuals who wish to explore potential legal action on a no win, no fee basis.
Jordan Clayton, Founder of Join the Claim, said:
“Data breaches expose serious gaps in how organisations manage sensitive information. When things go wrong, it’s consumers who deal with the consequences, from financial fraud and scam messages to long-term anxiety about identity theft.
“Group claims give people a way to take action and send a clear message: we expect better protection. This isn’t just about compensation. It’s about accountability, and building better standards so breaches like this don’t keep happening.”
The M&S data breach case is one of several high-profile group actions currently supported by Join the Claim. Others include claims related to the talc cancer scandal, supermarket equal pay disputes, and flight delay compensation — collectively affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the UK.
Clayton added:
“Join the Claim is not a law firm. Instead, we play a unique role in the group action ecosystem: identifying potential claimants, streamlining eligibility, and boosting consumer engagement to help law firms build strong books of business efficiently and at scale.
“We’re proud to be working with some of the UK’s best litigation lawyers across the UK to help bring justice to those affected by these serious wrongdoings.”
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About Join the Claim
Join the Claim is a legal technology platform dedicated to making group litigation more accessible to consumers across the UK. By bridging the gap between individuals and specialist legal teams, Join the Claim empowers people to pursue justice in high-impact cases involving data breaches, emissions, product liability, and more.
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