Being an internet user means facing constant threats to your data. Today’s internet users face a complex landscape when it comes to data privacy. As big advertisers like Meta and Google continue to increase their data collection efforts, internet users are increasingly vulnerable to data privacy violations. Even smaller companies routinely commit privacy violations.
To further complicate the landscape, data breaches due to hacking are an everyday reality, with many companies handling personally identifiable information negligently and paying for the bare minimum in data protection services. The growth of AI has also exposed internet users to expanded risk.
These numerous complicating factors can lead to a broad slate of damages for internet users – privacy law violations, identity theft, and more. Now more than ever, it is crucial to understand your rights as an internet user.
Thanks to both Federal and California laws, internet users are protected from illegal data collection and data breaches. Our team of data breach class action lawyers is currently pursuing numerous lawsuits with regard to instances of illegal data collection and data breaches. These lawsuits have and will continue to bring financial compensation to the deserving victims of these crimes.
Understanding what can qualify for a claim can be complex – contact our class action lawsuit lawyer today to learn if you may qualify for financial compensation if you have suffered damages due to data breaches or illegal data collection.
What Laws Protect Your Data?
Each instance of a data breach or illegal data collection requires an individualized approach. Internet users in different states rely on different protections, but the most common laws that our data breach class action lawyers sees violated are:
- California Invasion of Privacy Act. Most often violated in instances of data tracking without user consent, this bill dictates that companies may not aid or permit third parties to read or learn the contents of any message within California without the consent of all parties.
- California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. For data class action lawsuits, this bill is applied specifically to medical providers’ advertisement tracking that collects sensitive and confidential medical information.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This well-known act guarantees the right to access your medical information and protects medical privacy.
- The Federal Video Privacy Protection Act. This bill can be applied to many video-based websites, as it states that consumers have a right to control the data that they divulge as part of the exchange of goods with videotape providers.
- California Civil Code 1798.82. This law, which applies specifically to data breaches, requires that victims of a data breach in California be informed expeditiously.
- California Civil Code 1798.100. This law mandates that companies that collect sensitive personally identifiable information must implement “reasonable security procedures”. In many cases, this law comes into effect when companies suffer data breaches of employee information such as social security numbers.
- California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). This act provides strong privacy protections for Californians especially with regard to the collection of personal information, usually with cookies, and sharing with 3rd parties.
These laws and codes provide the basis for the financial compensation we have secured for our clients. Many of them specify fines of well over $1,000 for each violation. Our team of class action attorneys understands the realities facing internet users and believes that your information should not be for sale. Numerous companies may not understand that they are violating legal codes with their tracking software – ignorance of the law does not preclude them from compensating those whom they harm.
Contact us today if you believe your rights have been violated.
What Steps Should I Take After I am Notified of a Data Breach?
In most cases, companies are required to notify you if your data has been part of a data breach. This can be an alarming experience. It is important to take steps to protect yourself and advocate for justice such as:
- Take Stock of What’s Been Compromised. It is important to understand what data is at risk.
- Secure Bank Accounts. You may want to consider turning on 2-factor identification and changing your passwords
- Monitor for Fraud. Awareness is crucial when dealing with compromised data.
- Check Credit Reports. Fraud can appear on your credit report.
- Contact the Team at Arias Sanguinetti. Our team of class action attorneys has extensive experience handling data breaches and is here to help you navigate pursuing justice against the company that mishandled your data.
The company that negligently handled your data owes you money for the time you take to secure your accounts and identity, the exposure to risk, the potential financial damages, and more.
Contact the team of class action lawsuit lawyers at Arias Sanguinetti today to take the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.
How Much does It Cost to Hire a Data Breach and Illegal Data Collection Attorney?
Class actions are a powerful tool to pursue justice on behalf of a large number of people who have suffered damages. Our team of data breach class action lawyers believes that anyone should be able to seek justice when their data is illegally targeted. The attorneys at Arias Sanguinetti work on a contingency basis, meaning that we work at no out-of-pocket cost to you. We only get paid if we win for you.
If you have experienced illegal data targeting, you are likely not alone. When you work with Arias Sanguinetti, you may have the chance to secure financial compensation not only for yourself but also for the many others who have had the same experience you have. Protecting your rights is important – contact us today.