Biometric data includes things like your fingerprints, facial features, iris or retina patterns. Even the way you walk or sign your name. By using this information, apps and other technology can accurately identify and authenticate individuals. As such, biometric data is revolutionising the way we protect our information and secure our identities.
Biometric data is often used in security systems, to verify identity, and for tracking attendance and timekeeping in the workplace. But the breach of this data can have disastrous consequences.
For example, if biometric data falls into the wrong hands, it could be used to impersonate someone else, gain unauthorised access to sensitive systems and carry out fraudulent activities. And the more we use this data, the greater the risk becomes.
KP Law is a group action law firm. With a group action claim, you and the other victims join together and fight to get compensation. Group actions can be a powerful tool and can have a bigger impact than a single claim.
If you are a victim of a data protection failure involving your biometric data, check out our current group actions to see if we are running a claim related to that specific breach.
If you are involved in a potential group action not listed below, please contact us and tell us about it! Where enough people come forward, we may launch a new claim.
We do not take on individual cases.
Over the past year, KP Law has continued to grow its team, develop its technology and strengthen its expertise as we continue to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our clients.
This success has been recognised in the 2027 edition of the Legal 500, with KP Law maintaining its Tier 1 ranking for Group Litigation.
The Legal 500’s commentary celebrates the firm’s work on complex, high-value group litigation and identifies the breadth of its practice, including product liability, data breach and equal pay claims. It also highlights the strong contribution of the wider team across the firm’s ongoing matters and recognises KP Law’s status as a leader in its field.
Three KP Law lawyers also receive individual recognition in the directory. Managing Partner Andrew Nugent Smith and Partner and Head of Product Liability Tom Longstaff are listed as Leading Individuals. Senior Associate Carter Young retains her status as a Leading Associate.
This development comes despite Harrods previously stating that it accepted vicarious liability for the ‘despicable sexual abuse’ suffered by hundreds of survivors.This latest disclosure, on
Disclosure of the true value comes as Harrods reports that its much criticised Redress Scheme only paid a total of £4.1m in compensation to just
KP Law, the law firm representing more than 275 survivors in their abuse and exploitation claims against Harrods and the Estate of Mohamed Al Fayed,
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has certified collective proceedings against Google on an opt-out basis, rejecting Google’s argument that the claim should proceed on an opt-in basis.
KP Law has today announced the launch of a potential claim on behalf of individuals in the UK who have suffered significant harm linked to
We use legal technology where it adds value. Our team deploys advanced tools to streamline complex processes, reduce costs and improve case strategy.
We explain your position in plain English. We’ll work with you side-by-side and keep you informed every step of the way.
We understand the pressures of running a business and tailor our advice to your commercial objectives and budget.
Our litigators have successfully resolved disputes in the High Court, County Court, and through alternative dispute resolution in high profile and high value cases.
From early case assessment to managing high-volume data in document-heavy disputes, we use a developed operations team and technology to make litigation more efficient, transparent and effective.
Our legal team have litigated in high profile cases in the UK and USA, securing results for tens of thousands of clients in the UK and abroad.
CORLA was founded by a group of law firms that are deeply committed to improving access to justice for claimants by way of collective redress.
We are a founding member of CORLA, alongside Edwin Coe, Hausfeld, Leigh Day, Milberg London and PGMBM.
