Legal Aid Data Breach

Were you affected by the Legal Aid data breach? You may be entitled to compensation.

KP Law is Taking Action

KP Law is now taking on claims from individuals whose data was compromised in the Legal Aid cyber attack. Under UK data protection laws, organisations that fail to adequately protect your information can be held legally responsible.

KP Law is a specialist data breach law firm with a proven track record in securing compensation for victims of corporate cyber negligence.

What happened?

On 23 April 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) suffered a serious cyberattack. While the full extent of the breach wasn’t revealed until almost a month later on 16^th May, we now know that it could have affected everyone who applied for legal aid in England or Wales since 2010.

A well-known hacker group, Scattered Spider, claims to have accessed over 2.1 million sensitive data records, including:

Full name
Contact details
Date of birth
National Insurance numbers
Criminal history (if applicable)
Employment and financial details
Legal aid payment and contribution data

The breach is now under investigation by regulators, including the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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Why This Matters

This wasn’t a random attack. A senior government minister, who admitted that the systemic IT vulnerabilities at LAA were known and ignored, has stated:

“They knew about the vulnerabilities of the Legal Aid Agency digital systems, but did not act.”

Given the sensitive and confidential nature of the information held by the LAA, this is very hard to believe, however much it is true; and we believe this failure amounts to a clear breach of data protection law. If your personal data was exposed, you have a legal right to pursue justice and compensation.

Are You Eligible?

You may be eligible to claim with us if:

You applied for legal aid in England or Wales at any time since 2010

You’ve received a breach notification from the LAA

You’re concerned your personal data may have been exposed

You don’t need to prove financial loss — the emotional impact of the breach (such as stress or anxiety) could still qualify you for compensation.

Compensation is based on:

The type and sensitivity of your data

Any emotional distressed caused

Risk of fraud, identity theft or reputational damage

If the breach caused more serious psychological harm, your compensation could be higher.

Why Choose KP Law

KP Law, a leading UK data breach law firm, is investigating the Legal Aid data breach and is preparing a group action on behalf of affected customers. If you believe your personal data was compromised, you may be entitled to compensation. KP Law has extensive experience in handling data breach cases and is committed to holding companies accountable for failing to protect customer information.

We’re acting on a “no win, no fee” basis — so you won’t pay us a penny unless your claim succeeds.

Why You Should Act Now

At KP Law, we’re committed to holding the Legal Aid Agency accountable and securing justice for every person whose data was put at risk.

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What can you claim for?

While each case is judged on its own merits, there are some things we would typically look for when it comes to when claiming compensation following a data breach, cybercrime or other GDPR violation:

Financial loss

With stolen data, cybercriminals can make purchases using your bank and credit cards, apply for credit in your name, set up fraudulent bank accounts and access your existing online accounts.

Distress

GDPR failures, cybercrime and data breaches can have a significant impact on you, both mentally and physically. They can cause or exacerbate anxiety, stress and other psychological conditions.

Loss of privacy

Your data has value, and organisations must be held to account if they fail to protect your right to data privacy or otherwise do not uphold your GDPR rights.

How to protect yourself following a data breach or cybercrime

Protect your finances following a data breach or cybercrime

Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately if your financial data has been exposed.
Check all bills and emails for goods or services you have not ordered.
Check your bank account for unfamiliar transactions.
Alert your bank or credit card provider immediately if there is any suspicious activity.
Monitor your credit score for any unexpected dips.
Call Credit, Experian and Equifax to ensure credit isn’t taken out in your name.
Never provide your PIN or full password to anyone (even someone claiming to be from your bank).
Never been pressured into moving money to another account for fraud reasons. A legitimate bank won’t ask you to do this.

Watch out for further attacks and attempts to extract additional information from you

Follow the security instructions provided by the organisation that breached your data.
Never automatically click on any suspicious links or downloads in emails or texts.
Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic just because someone has your details.
Be careful who you trust – criminals often use scare tactics to try and trick you into revealing your security details.
Know that, even if you recognise a name or number, it might not be genuine.
Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. A trustworthy organisation would never force you to make a financial transaction on the spot.
Never provide your full password, pin or security code to someone over the phone (or via message). If a bank believes a transaction has been fraudulent, they will not ask for this information to cancel the transaction.
Listen to your instincts and ask questions if something feels “off”.
Refuse requests for personal or financial information and stop discussions if you are at all unsure.
Contact your bank or financial service provider on a number you know and trust to check if a communication is genuine.
Be cautious of unsolicited communications that refer you to a web page asking for personal data.
Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know on social media.
Review your online privacy settings.
Report suspected fraud attempts to the police and Action Fraud.

Put some data protection best practices in place to stop the threat from escalating

Register with the Cifas protective registration service to slow down credit applications made in your name.
Change your passwords regularly and use a different password for every account (a password manager can help with this).
Protect your devices with up-to-date internet security software.