In August 2021, the Lister Fertility Clinic was affected by a ransomware attack on its third-party document management provider, Stor-a-File Limited. A cybercriminal group known as Cl0p exploited vulnerabilities in Stor-a-File’s system, gaining unauthorised access to sensitive patient records. When Stor-a-File refused to pay the ransom, the hackers leaked thousands of files on the dark web.

Ransomware is a type of cyberattack where hackers encrypt or steal data and demand a ransom for its return. In this case, the Cl0p cybercriminal group targeted Stor-a-File Limited, the third-party provider responsible for storing patient records for the Lister Fertility Clinic. When the ransom demand was not met, the hackers leaked thousands of confidential documents online.

The breach was caused by a cyberattack on Stor-a-File Limited, the third-party provider managing patient records. However, under data protection laws, the Lister Fertility Clinic remains responsible for ensuring that patient data is stored securely.

Upon learning of the breach, the Lister Fertility Clinic:

• Notified affected patients
• Worked with law enforcement agencies (including the National Crime Agency and the Information Commissioner’s Office)
• Provided guidance to affected individuals on protecting their data

However, the breach had already caused damage, with personal data leaked online.

Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify for a Lister Fertility Clinic data breach group action claim.

If you received a letter from the Lister Fertility Clinic in October 2021, your data was likely included in the breach. If you did not receive a letter but are concerned, you can contact the clinic for clarification.

Data breach claims are subject to time limits, so it’s important to act quickly. If you believe you were affected and want to join the legal action, check your eligibility today.

We cannot say how much compensation you might get if you win your data breach case. Each claim is based on its merits and your solicitor will work to get the compensation owed to you.

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. 

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. If you win, the law firm will either take its fees from your compensation payment or recover these from the defendants.