Data Breach Lawyers
Shamis Gentile’s Technology, Privacy, & Data Breach practice group litigates data breach class action lawsuits on behalf of consumers nationwide to get the compensation they deserve.
WHAT IS A DATA BREACH?
A data breach occurs when someone without authorization gains access to information for personal or financial gain. It’s no secret more and more of our lives are put online due to the nature of how business is transacted, and the number of those requesting access to our personal information grows every day. Those that are given the privilege of having our data must keep it secure and safe. Unfortunately, that is becoming increasingly not the case.
These data breaches can lead to identity theft that could impact the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. However, in many cases, those affected by breaches can be compensated for any risk or loss they face from the breach by filing a lawsuit.
Shamis Gentile is ready to support and litigate on behalf of those affected by data breaches. Our firm has recovered millions and millions of dollars for those pursuing a data breach class action lawsuit and will continue to fight to hold companies accountable for their failure in preventing security breaches.
NO FEES WITHOUT RECOVERY
“The attorneys at Shamis & Gentile go above and beyond to take care of their clients. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking help. Mariam Grigoryan was the best! she always kept me updated with my case and made the process simple. Thank you Shamis & Gentile !!”
Peter
Data Breach Victim
Data Breach FAQs
What Kind of Personal Data is Valuable?
Hackers can do a lot with unique personal data like a Social Security number. The most common data stolen includes:
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
- Social security numbers
- Genetics & DNA
- Medical data
- Health insurance information
- Bank and credit card information
- Driver’s license numbers
- Health app data
Shamis Gentile fights to protect each piece of your data and information, no matter how small.
How Serious is a Data Breach? How Much is Your Data Worth?
According to Experian, some common prices for pieces of information sold on the dark web include the following:
- Social Security number – $1
- Online payment information – $20 – $200
- Credit or debit card – $5 – $110
- Drivers license number – $20
- Loyalty accounts – $20
- Diplomas – $100 – $400
- Passports – $1000 – $2000
- Subscription services – $1 – $10
- Medical records – $1 – $1000
While such information is associated with various selling prices, the real damage is in the way it is used when sold. One item of information could lead to very costly losses.