Southern Water
As many as 460,000 Southern Water customers have been exposed in an illegal data breach. If you've been notified about the breach, you could be eligible to seek compensation.
Am I Eligible?
You must have been a customer or employee of Southern Water as of February 2024. Please note that the following criteria also apply.
- You must have been notified by Southern Water that your data was exposed in the breach.
- You are happy to proceed with one of our expert legal partners to seek compensation.
Key Facts
- Legal Partner
- KP Law
- Cost to join
- No upfront cost
- Fee structure
- No win, no fee
- Claim type
- Group action
- Data exposed
- Bank account details, sort codes, and more
- Affected
- Up to 460,000 employees and customers
More About This Claim
What happened?
Sensitive customer information including full names, dates of birth, National Insurance numbers, bank account details, sort codes, and reference numbers have likely been accessed by cybercriminals in the attack.
Who was affected?
Current and former employees of Southern Water may have had their HR documents and identity verification materials compromised, including passports, driving licences, and utility bills stored on company systems.
Who executed the hack?
The cyberattack was executed by the notorious hacker collective Black Basta, a sophisticated criminal organisation that is reported to have successfully extorted over $100 million (circa £75m) in ransom payments since 2022.
What happens if I've been impacted?
Those impacted by the breach are strongly advised to stay vigilant for potential phishing attempts, identity fraud, and suspicious activity, and to report any suspected scams to the relevant authorities immediately.