Are you affected by the Chestertons estate agency data breach? If so, you could be due justice and compensation.
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Overview
In January 2023, London-based estate agency Chestertons experienced a data breach following a cyberattack. According to the ransomware group claiming to be behind the breach, approximately 750,000 data rows were compromised.
This included customer:
If this information is used maliciously, the consequences could be devastating for victims of this breach. As such, customers of the estate agency should be vigilant.
Lawyers have launched compensation claims on behalf of affected Chesterton customers. They are helping victims of this breach seek compensation for any distress or financial harm caused. Worryingly, they believe some impacted individuals may not have been told about the breach.
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Chestertons data breach claim – At a glance
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Latest updates on the Chestertons data breach claim
Mid–late 2023 to 2025
Legal efforts, including claims via no-win, no-fee arrangements, are initiated to seek compensation for those affected.
11 January 2023
CSL officially became aware of the breach.
9 January 2023
By this date, the ransomware group responsible had publicly posted sample data online.
30 November 2022
Cybersecurity experts identify this date as a timestamp on the stolen data, suggesting this is when the breach may have begun.
We’ll provide more updates on the Chestertons data breach as they occur.
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Frequently asked questions
Chestertons, a well-known London estate agent, suffered a cyberattack in early 2023. Hackers got into their systems and accessed files containing personal information about customers.
The breach included sensitive information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and passport information. For some, bank and credit card information may also have been exposed.
Chestertons has said that it is contacting affected individuals. But if you’ve rented, bought, or sold property through Chestertons, or even made an enquiry, it’s worth checking if your data might have been involved.
The kind of data exposed could be used for identity theft or fraud. That might include taking out credit in your name, targeting you with scams, or using your ID documents illegally.
Yes, you may still be entitled to compensation for the stress, worry, and risk caused by the breach. Your personal data should have been protected – and when it’s not, that matters.
If your personal data was mishandled, and you’ve suffered distress or potential financial risk as a result, you could be entitled to compensation. Join the Claim can help you check if you’re eligible and connect you with a regulated law firm.
It’s too early to say exactly, but data breach claims have led to compensation in the hundreds or even thousands of pounds in some cases. The amount depends on factors like the sensitivity of your data and the impact on you personally.
There usually is, so it’s best not to wait. Acting sooner means you stand a better chance of building a strong case.
We work with law firms that operate on a no win, no fee basis. That means you won’t pay anything unless your claim is successful.
In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by an organisation’s law breaking, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove that there is strength in numbers. At Join the Claim, we bring consumers and law firms together to ensure these group actions are as powerful as possible.
A no-win, no-fee agreement means you don’t pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This makes it easier and more affordable to take part in group litigation. However, T&Cs apply.
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