In June 2021, cyber-attackers targeted LSH Auto UK, a leading car dealership group. This breach compromised the sensitive personal information of current and former employees, leaving many vulnerable to fraud and identity theft. Shockingly, LSH Auto did not inform those affected until December 2021 – six months after the breach occurred.
What information was exposed in the LSH Auto data breach?
Hackers gained access to a range of sensitive employment-related information, including:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- National Insurance numbers
- Bank account details.
The delay in notifying employees meant their personal data was left exposed, giving cybercriminals time to misuse it.
What have lawyers said about the cyberattack?
Speaking to Infosecurity Magazine, Christine Sabino, a legal director at leading data breach law firm Hayes Connor said the initial letter to employees caused huge concern. She said:
“Being told out of the blue that your data has been breached is worrying enough, but all of those affected still don’t know which data was accessed and what might have happened to it.
“Whether they still work for this dealership or not, every single one of our clients has a right to know exactly what went wrong here.
“LSH owes each and every person affected an explanation for this unnecessary distress.’
How Join the Claim can help
Join the Claim helps individuals find out if they are eligible for data breach compensation. If your data was exposed in the LSH Auto breach, you could claim for:
- Emotional distress caused by the loss of your privacy
- Financial losses or increased risk of fraud
If eligible, Join the Claim will help you to connect with expert data breach solicitors who can manage your case and guide you through the claims process.
Why take action?
Data breaches can have long-term consequences. Taking action not only helps you secure compensation but also holds companies accountable for protecting your sensitive information.
Don’t wait – check your eligibility for free with Join the Claim today.
