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ICO Fine Waived After Serious Data Breach Following Cyberattack

Following an extensive data breach, our client faced a £180,000 fine by the ICO and reputational harm. Following a detailed analysis of the circumstances, Jessica swiftly challenged the penalty notice, highlighting factual errors and mitigating factors. The ICO responded by waiving the fine in its entirety.

Swift Response to Data Breach Claim

Jessica responded to an urgent claim for £40,000 for six allegations of infringement of data rights against a client in the affordable housing sector. After reviewing extensive documentation she was able, in a robust response, to clearly set out why she considered there was no legal basis for the allegations. The Claimant chose not to pursue the matter further.

ICO Complaint Resolved Without Enforcement Action

Jessica responded to an urgent ICO complaint involving a client’s delayed Subject Access request (SAR) response. After reviewing extensive documents, she submitted detailed representations which cited significant mitigating factors and improvement steps. The ICO accepted our explanation and closed the case with no further action.

Successful Result for Data Breach Client

Acted on behalf of a client who was issued with a notice of intent for over £180,000 as a result of a data breach. We sent written representations that were successful, resulting in the investigation being dropped and the fine waived in its entirety.

Injunction Secured Against Ex-Employee for Covenant Breach and Data Misuse

Injunction claim against an outgoing recruitment agency employee for breach of restrictive covenants and mis-use of confidential information.

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Recent cases

ICO Fine Waived After Serious Data Breach Following Cyberattack

Swift Response to Data Breach Claim

ICO Complaint Resolved Without Enforcement Action

Successful Result for Data Breach Client

Injunction Secured Against Ex-Employee for Covenant Breach and Data Misuse

What our clients say

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Accolades

Recent cases

ICO Fine Waived After Serious Data Breach Following Cyberattack

Swift Response to Data Breach Claim

ICO Complaint Resolved Without Enforcement Action

Successful Result for Data Breach Client

Injunction Secured Against Ex-Employee for Covenant Breach and Data Misuse

What our clients say

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