Consumer group Which? calls for amendments to Data Protection Bill to allow for 'collective redress' after breaches

UK consumer group Which? is calling on the government to make an amendment to the Data Protection Bill that's currently being debated in Parliament. The group is looking for a change in the law that would make it easier for organizations to seek redress for groups of people in the event of a data breach. Research by Which? suggests that there is confusion surrounding who is responsible for safeguarding data, and little knowledge among consumers about how to go about obtaining compensation. The consumer group's research shows that nearly 10 percent of people who have shared data online, believe they… [Continue Reading]