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-Millions of Latitude customers impacted by cyber-attack could receive payments from potential class action
Vist the official Class acrtion site here: www.latitudedatabreach.com.au
A class action, also known as a representative or group proceeding, is a legal process in Australia where one person represents a group of individuals who have experienced similar harm or loss due to the actions or negligence of the same party or parties.
Gordon Legal, together with Hayden Stephens and Associates, are investigating a potential legal action against Latitude Financial, for serious security breaches which have compromised the personal information of past and present customers!
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Gordon Legal, together with Hayden Stephens and Associates, are investigating a potential legal action against Latitude Financial, for serious security breaches which have compromised the personal information of past and present customers!!!
Visit the official Class action site here:
Latitude has confirmed that the following has been stolen:
- 7.9 million driver’s license numbers;
- 53,000 passport numbers; and
- 6.1 million customer records which include personal information.
The breach has affected millions of past and present customers of Latitude Financial and is one of the biggest in Australian history. More information about the breach is still being uncovered, but as of 27 March 2023, it is estimated that the private data of up to 8 million past and current customers has been stolen.
If you would like to receive updates about the progress of this investigation and are a present or former customer of Latitude Financial, please register.
Some customers also had their monthly financial records stolen, however this numbered less than 100 current and former customers.
Latitude have also identified that there may have been further theft of personal information, which has affected past and present customers across Australia and New Zealand.
We encourage you to register to ensure that you will get regular updates on any potential legal action and compensation that may be sought on your behalf. The information that you provide to us will only be used to assist us in this legal investigation: we will not contact you for any other purpose.
FAQ’s
What is the Latitude Financial data breach investigation about?
Hayden Stephens and Associates and Gordon Legal are investigating a major security breach at Latitude, a financial services company. Latitude has confirmed that the following details have been stolen as a result of the breach:
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7.9 million driver’s license numbers;
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53,000 passport numbers; and
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6.1 million customer records which include personal information.
Some customers also had their monthly financial records stolen, however this numbered less than 100 current and former customers. Latitude have also identified that there may have been further theft of personal information, which has affected past and present customers across Australia and New Zealand. We encourage you to register to ensure that you will get regular updates on any potential legal action and compensation that may be sought on your behalf. The information that you provide to us will only be used to assist us in this legal investigation: we will not contact you for any other purpose.
Who is eligible to participate in the Latitude investigation?
Anyone who is an existing or former Latitude Financial customer, or who has been notified by Latitude that their personal information has been exposed, is eligible to register.
What information do I need to register for the Latitude data breach investigation?
In order to register, you will need to provide us with your name, email address and phone number.
Registering for this class action is confidential, and information you provide will be used for no purpose other than to keep you updated on the progress of this investigation or advising you of other class actions or legal services we provide.
How long does it take to register?
It’s quick and easy to register.
Can I use my mobile phone to register?
Yes, our registration page is optimised for mobile devices.
I am no longer a customer of Latitude, can I still register?
Yes, former customers are eligible to register.
Why should I register?
By registering, you will gain access to updates about the case, as well as reminders of important court event dates should the matter move forward. This is an extremely serious data breach, and we encourage you to stay informed. Registering is confidential, and obligation free.
How much does it cost to register?
Registering for the data breach investigation is completely free of charge. You do not need to pay anything to join.
What is a OAIC investigation?
The OAIC (Office of the Australian Information Commissioner) data breach investigation is an inquiry conducted by the Australian government agency responsible for privacy and data protection matters. When an organisation experiences a data breach involving personal information, the OAIC investigates to determine whether the organisation has complied with relevant data protection regulations, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
The OAIC’s data breach investigation aims to identify the root cause of the data breach, assess the extent of harm caused, and take necessary steps to minimise the risks and damages to affected individuals. The OAIC has the power to order compensation, demand corrective actions, and impose fines or other penalties on organisations that violate data protection laws.
During an OAIC data breach investigation, the organisation under investigation is required to provide evidence and cooperate with the OAIC investigators. The investigation process is conducted in a fair and impartial manner, with the OAIC acting as an independent regulator to ensure that organisations protect the privacy and personal information of their customers and employees.
A class action, also known as a representative or group proceeding, is a legal process in Australia where one person represents a group of individuals who have experienced similar harm or loss due to the actions or negligence of the same party or parties.
This type of legal action offers an efficient and cost-effective way for multiple people with comparable claims to collectively seek compensation or justice, especially when pursuing individual claims would be too costly or complicated.
In Australia, class actions are governed by the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) and relevant state-based legislation, depending on the jurisdiction involved.
To start a class action, there must be at least seven people with claims against the same party or parties that stem from similar circumstances and involve common legal or factual issues. The representative person is responsible for pursuing the claim on behalf of the entire group. Any judgment or settlement reached in the class action applies to all group members, unless they have chosen to opt out of the proceeding.
This content has been aggregated by the Publisher of Sydney Times in the public interest
For the official “Latitude Data Breach and Class Action site visit :
Melbourne VIC 3000
1300 56 50 16
