LEGAL AID AGENCY DATA BREACH
The Legal Aid Agency suffered a cyber attack which may have compromised the personal information of people who applied for legal aid.
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The Legal Aid Agency says a significant amount of personal data relating to legal aid applicants was accessed and downloaded.
You may have been affected if you applied for legal aid between 2007 and 16 May 2025.
Information accessed may include contact details, dates of birth, National Insurance numbers, criminal history and financial information.
You don’t need to know whether your data was compromised before getting started.
If your personal information was compromised in the Legal Aid Agency data breach, you may be able to make a claim if the breach has caused you distress, financial loss or other harm.
Having sensitive personal information compromised can cause worry, anxiety or distress.
You may also be able to claim for financial losses suffered as a result of your information being compromised.
You don’t necessarily need to have lost money to make a claim.
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Data Breach Redress is a trading name of One Place Business Solutions Ltd a company registered in England and Wales with company number 15589125 whose registered office is 28 Orchard Road, Lytham st Annes, FY8 1PF
Data Breach Redress is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as a Data Controller under registration number ZC224465 and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with UK data protection legislation. Any personal information you provide will only be used for the purposes of assessing your enquiry and, where appropriate, referring your claim to a specialist law firm with your consent.
Data Breach Redress is a claims introduction service and is not a law firm. We help individuals assess whether they may have a potential data breach claim and, where appropriate, introduce eligible claims to specialist solicitors who can provide independent legal advice and representation.
Our eligibility assessment is provided free of charge. If your claim is suitable, you may be referred to one of our carefully selected law firms. Any agreement for legal services will be made directly between you and the law firm, who will be responsible for advising you on your claim and its merits.
Data Breach Redress may receive an introduction fee from a law firm where a referral is accepted. This does not affect your legal rights, the handling of your claim, or any compensation you may receive.
The information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that you have a valid claim or that a law firm will agree to represent you.