Can you claim compensation for the PeopleCheck data breach?

PeopleCheck provides employment background checks for businesses. If you’ve applied for a job or been screened by one of their clients, your data could be involved. 

The Everest ransomware group – a known cybercriminal organisation – has claimed responsibility. 

The stolen data includes: 

• Full names, email addresses, and postal addresses 

• Phone numbers, dates of birth, gender, mother’s name 

• Social Security numbers and internal reference names 

• Profile photos, IP addresses, and two-factor authentication tokens 

• Invoice and payment details (employer)  

This is highly sensitive data that criminals can use for identity theft, fraud, and phishing attacks. 

If your data was processed by PeopleCheck, you could be at risk of identity theft or fraud. Even if you haven’t seen suspicious activity yet, the risk can last for years.

Lawyers are currently investigating. Register your interest and we’ll keep you updated if a claim is launched.

Stay vigilant: monitor your credit, check your accounts, and consider signing up for the free monitoring service offered by PeopleCheck.

No. There’s nothing to lose by registering with us and finding out if you’re eligible if a claim is launched. 

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.

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