Data leak at Provinzial: Claims for damages and initial consultation with Dr. Stoll & Sauer

Data leak at Provinzial: Claims for damages and initial consultation with Dr. Stoll & Sauer

According to a report from www.presseportal.de,

The insurance company Provinzial and tens of thousands of its customers were victims of a cyberattack. A data breach resulted in personal information being stolen, including first and last name, date of birth, and tax identification number. Social Security numbers, child and spouse information, and signatures may also have been stolen. The attack was carried out using the MOVEit transfer software, which has also led to security gaps at other companies. Those affected are entitled to compensation.

The data leak at Provinzial is a serious incident with potentially far-reaching consequences. The stolen data could be used by criminals to launch phishing attacks on consumers. By stealing personal information such as signatures, consumers have lost control of their sensitive data. This can lead to acute and long-term damage for those affected.

The series of data leaks linked to the MOVEit transfer software suggests that this software is a gateway for hackers. Other affected companies include Deutsche Bank, Postbank and the comparison portal Verivox. The impact on the market and consumers is worrying as it further undermines trust in companies' data security.

From a legal perspective, those affected are entitled to compensation, particularly through the groundbreaking data protection ruling of the European Court of Justice. The experts from the law firm Dr. Stoll & Sauer recommend that affected consumers inform themselves and check their options for compensation. The Provinzial case is further evidence that data protection is an urgent issue that affects both companies and consumers. The risks of data leaks are significant and should therefore be taken seriously.