When companies mishandle your data, the consequences can be serious – from stress and anxiety to ID theft and financial harm. But you don’t have to accept it. You have rights, and we’re here to help you use them.
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Data claims are legal actions taken by individuals when their personal information has been mishandled, leaked, or misused by an organisation. This could happen through a data breach, cyberattack, poor internal processes, or unauthorised sharing of your details.
Every organisation in the UK, from retailers to healthcare providers, is legally required to protect your data under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. If they fail to do so, you may be entitled to compensation.
If your data has been mishandled, you could claim for more than just financial loss. Many people don’t realise that emotional harm and privacy violations also count.
Stress, anxiety or embarrassment caused by your personal information being leaked or exposed without your consent.
Direct financial harm, such as money stolen from your account, or indirect costs like time spent resolving the issue.
The impact of knowing your sensitive data has been shared, sold, or accessed without permission.
Not all data claims are the same. Personal data can be mishandled in different ways, and each one may give you the right to claim compensation. Here are the main types of data claims we see:
Not every data breach involves hackers. Many happen due to simple mistakes, like sending an email to the wrong person, attaching the wrong document, or uploading private data to a public page. These breaches can be just as damaging as cyberattacks.
Your private data must only be used in ways you’ve agreed to. If it’s shared, sold, or repurposed without your consent, for example, to train artificial intelligence models, that’s a serious breach of your rights. You have the right to know how your data is being used, and to challenge misuse.
When companies fail to protect their systems, cybercriminals can gain access to your personal data. If a business didn’t take reasonable steps to prevent an attack, you could claim compensation for the stress and risks this exposure caused.
Data breaches can affect anyone, and too often do. From shoppers to patients, employees, and customers, millions of people across the UK have had their personal data mishandled. You don’t have to be tech-savvy or financially wealthy to become a target.
When your data ends up in the wrong hands, it can be exploited in a number of ways, some of them deeply damaging.
Here are some of the most common consequences:
Do I qualify for a data claim?
You might qualify for a data claim if your personal information has been exposed, misused, or accessed without permission, and it caused you harm. This harm doesn’t have to be financial; emotional distress and the risk of harm also count.
Eligibility varies by claim. Use our quick online checker, and we’ll review your information to determine if you meet the criteria for the specific group action.
Find a claim and check your eligibility in under two minutes.
A breach of your data isn’t just inconvenient; it can be harmful. That’s why making a data claim matters.
By making a claim, you:
Claiming helps protect not just your future, but everyone else’s too.
Data breaches can happen across many industries – from healthcare to housing to high street retailers. If an organisation fails to protect your information and it causes you harm, you could be entitled to compensation. Here are some of the most common types of data claims we see:
Medical records are some of the most sensitive data we have. When hospitals, GP surgeries, or private clinics mishandle this information, whether by sending it to the wrong person, failing to secure it properly, or exposing it in a cyberattack, the consequences can be serious. You may be entitled to claim for the distress and privacy violation caused.
Apps and tech platforms often hold large amounts of personal data — from contact details to location tracking and private messages. If this information is exposed through poor security, unauthorised use (including AI training), or data-sharing without consent, you may have grounds for a claim.
Retailers and loyalty schemes collect your data every time you shop. If this information, such as your email, address, or payment details, is leaked in a breach or cyberattack, or used without consent, you could be eligible for compensation, even if no money was lost.
Your employer holds sensitive personal data, including financial information, disciplinary records, and health-related documents. If this is shared inappropriately or accessed without your permission, it can cause embarrassment, distress or even damage your career, and may give you a right to claim.
Letting agents, housing associations, and property firms are responsible for storing your data securely. If tenancy agreements, ID documents, or personal records are shared or published without permission, you may be eligible to make a data claim for the harm caused.
Local councils, HMRC, and other government bodies store vast amounts of personal data. Mistakes like posting documents to the wrong address, failing to secure digital systems, or sharing data across departments without permission can result in claims. Especially if they lead to distress or financial harm.
Why use Join the Claim?
Join the Claim makes it simple to take action when your personal data has been mishandled, misused, or stolen.
Working closely with trusted, regulated law firms across the UK, we connect you with the right legal help.
From the moment you get in touch, we keep things clear, straightforward and stress-free. With fast eligibility checks, expert support and no legal jargon, we’re here to help you understand your rights and get the compensation you deserve — quickly and confidently.
Making a data claim: How it works
Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions and you’ll know if you could qualify for a claim.
If eligible, provide a few extra details to uncover the regulated law firm ready to take on your case. If we haven’t yet found a suitable law firm, we’ll keep you updated as things progress.
We’ll help you register with the law firm who’ll handle your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis. If no firm is available right now, we’ll let you know as soon as we find one ready to take your case.
Help and advice for data breach and data misuse victims
If your personal information has been exposed due to a data breach, or has been otherwise misused, being informed can help protect your rights while you fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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Data claim FAQs
A data breach claim is when your personal data was exposed, and you are seeking compensation for the distress or financial loss caused by this breach.
A no win, no fee agreement lets you join a claim without paying anything upfront. If your case is successful, your law firm deducts a pre-agreed amount from your compensation. If the case is unsuccessful, you don’t pay your solicitor’s fees. However, T&Cs do apply. You can find out more about no-win, no-fee in our handy guide.
Yes, emotional stress or inconvenience may count towards your compensation if you win. We assess claims on a case-by-case basis.
Compensation varies, from a few hundred to several thousand pounds depending on the severity and impact.
Joining a claim is free. The law firms we partner with operate on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you only pay if the claim is successful. We do not charge you anything to check your eligibility or sign up to a claim. You may have to pay a success fee if the claim wins.
T&Cs apply. You can find out more about no-win, no-fee in our handy guide.
Yes, the law firms we partner with operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, meaning you only pay if the claim is successful.
T&Cs apply. You can find out more about no-win, no-fee in our handy guide.
If the claim is not successful, you won’t pay any legal fees under your solicitor’s no win, no fee agreement.
T&Cs apply. You can find out more about no-win, no-fee in our handy guide.
Using Join the Claim is free. While we may take a fee from the law firms we introduce you to, this won’t impact the cost of your claim or any compensation you receive.
Eligibility varies by claim. Use our quick online checker and we’ll review your information to determine if you meet the criteria for the specific group action.
Yes, if you qualify for multiple claims, you can join as many as you are eligible for.
Experienced legal professionals and law firms handle all aspects of the claim. Our role is to connect eligible claimants with expert representation.
The amount varies depending on the nature of the claim and the damages incurred. Once the data breach claim is successful, compensation is distributed among eligible participants.
A pre-agreed success fee will be deducted from your compensation to cover your legal expenses and solicitor’s costs. This amount will be disclosed to you before you join the claim.
You can find out more about no-win, no-fee in our handy guide.
Your information is only shared with the legal teams handling your claim and is never sold or shared without your consent.
One of the strictest data privacy laws in the world, GDPR (the General Data Protection Regulation) is designed to protect your personal information. When the UK officially exited the EU, it retained the GDPR framework, integrating it into domestic law as the ‘UK GDPR’.
In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by corporate wrongdoing, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove 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.
We connect consumers with their legal dream teams to ensure they get the compensation and support they deserve.
Join the Claim is not a law firm. We connect individuals with top law firms for group action claims, and our service is free to use. While we may receive a fee from the law firms we introduce you to, this will not affect your costs or compensation. We are not responsible for the advice or services provided by these firms. Please note, nothing on this website is legal advice, and while we check claim eligibility, we cannot guarantee a law firm will accept a case.
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