Can you Join a Volkswagen Data Breach Claim?

Volkswagen experienced a data breach affecting approximately 800,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners worldwide. The breach first came to light when the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) uncovered the issue and flagged it to Volkswagen. According to reports, the data was left largely unprotected and accessible for months in an Amazon cloud storage system.  

The affected information included driver names, contact details, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and even records of when and where EVs were switched on and off.  Cyber security experts have warned the data breach increases the likelihood of cyberattacks, such as phishing and identity theft. 

If you have been notified that your data was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible for compensation. 

Each case is different, but claims typically seek damages for the emotional distress and financial risk caused by the breach. Some claims may also cover specific losses due to fraud.

No. We’ll connect you with a UK law firm on a no-win, no-fee basis. That means you’ll only pay a fee if your claim is successful.

No.  We won’t charge you a penny.  

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. 

Just answer a few quick questions to check your eligibility. 

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.

Want the full picture, including what to check before signing?  Read our complete guide to no win, no fee agreements here.