Have you applied for legal aid since 2007? Was your data breached in the 2025 hack? Find out if you could be eligible for compensation.
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Overview
In May 2025, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that hackers had managed to access a significant amount of data from the Legal Aid Agency. The breach happened due to a “significant” cyber-attack. The breach potentially affects anyone who has applied for legal aid since 2007.
The types of data exposed include:
The Legal Aid data breach is particularly concerning as it may have compromised the sensitive data of domestic abuse victims and legal case participants. The damage that could be caused if this information falls into the wrong hands should not be underestimated.
If you’ve applied for legal aid since 2007, you may be entitled to join the claim.
Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify to join a data breach group action claim.
Legal Aid data breach – At a glance
What do we know about the Legal Aid data breach claim?
How to join the Legal Aid data breach claim
Answer a few quick questions to see if you could qualify to join the claim. It only takes a few minutes and helps confirm if you may be eligible.
We’ll show you which regulated UK law firm will handle your claim before any details are shared, so you can review their information and decide if you’d like to continue.
If you choose to proceed, you’ll complete your registration with the law firm. They’ll handle your claim on a no win, no fee basis and keep you updated every step of the way.*
Latest updates on the Legal Aid data breach claim
July 2025
The Legal Aid Agency confirms that the cyber-attack may have affected more information than was first thought. Investigations now show that some data going back as far as 2007 could have been accessed, along with details linked to the partners of applicants. Earlier updates suggested the data only went back to 2010.
June 2025
The Legal Aid Agency confirms that an injunction is now in place to prohibit the publication of the stolen data.
In partnership with a regulated UK law firm, we opened registration to the Legal Aid data breach compensation claim.
19 May 2025
News breaks about the Legal Aid data breach. According to reports, the breach causes alarm among hundreds of thousands of applicants and legal aid lawyers.
16 May 2025
The full extent of the data breach starts to become clear.
23 April 2025
Officials became aware of a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency online digital services.
We’ll provide more updates on this case as they occur.
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Legal Aid data breach claim FAQs
In April 2025, the UK’s Legal Aid Agency experienced a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal data of legal aid applicants dating back to 2007. The breach was initially detected on April 23, and its full extent became clearer by May 16.
The stolen data may include:
While the exact number is unconfirmed, reports suggest that hackers accessed approximately 2.1 million pieces of data.
The delay in confirming the data breach may have left applicants vulnerable. Without early notice, affected individuals missed the opportunity to take swift action to protect themselves. Under UK data protection law, organisations are expected to notify customers without undue delay when personal data has been exposed.
Yes, if your data was part of the breach, you should be contacted directly with more details.
We cannot say how much compensation you might get if you win a Legal Aid data breach case. Each claim is based on its merits and your solicitor will work to get the compensation owed to you.
We won’t charge you a single penny. And we ensure any law firms we connect you with operate on a no-win-no-fee basis.
However, fees may apply if you cancel after the cooling-off period or breach your agreement.
If you win, the law firm will either take its fees from your compensation payment or recover them from the defendants.
All terms are clearly explained before joining.
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.
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