Oct 27, 2018, 12:42 am
Last edit by: T8191
This thread relates to SPG Law's proposed Group Proceedings against British Airways, in respect of the Data Protection Act 2018 (which incorporates the GDPR).
There is a separate thread that relates to the actual data breaches and their implications for customers, which is to be found here: BA Investigating Theft of Personal and Financial Data
The one law firm that currently seems to be persuing a Class Action against BA is SPG. They have a specific site set up at https://www.badatabreach.com/ - please make sure you check all the FAQs and terms and conditions and make sure the Class Action is right for you before you sign up.
* SPG is now PGMBM.
* Payments are being made through Shieldpay, who are seeming to be both lethargic and/or inept.
There is a separate thread that relates to the actual data breaches and their implications for customers, which is to be found here: BA Investigating Theft of Personal and Financial Data
The one law firm that currently seems to be persuing a Class Action against BA is SPG. They have a specific site set up at https://www.badatabreach.com/ - please make sure you check all the FAQs and terms and conditions and make sure the Class Action is right for you before you sign up.
* SPG is now PGMBM.
* Payments are being made through Shieldpay, who are seeming to be both lethargic and/or inept.
BA data theft: should I join the class action suit?
Aug 25, 2021, 8:40 am
#751
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Aug 26, 2021, 7:23 am
#752
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Oh I might actually do this .. I was shocked by the online form of shieldpay
Last edited by Soaring Chris; Aug 26, 2021 at 8:11 am
Aug 26, 2021, 7:52 am
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And, PLEASE everyone, don’t respond saying “I haven’t heard either.” We can take that as read!! 😉
Positive PGMBM payment reports only, eh?
Aug 27, 2021, 9:06 am
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Aug 27, 2021, 10:01 am
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oh well, looks like other than the real winners (PGMBM), shieldpay won't be paying any of PGMBM clients before bank holiday. Have a happy bank holiday PGMBM lawyers (and shieldpay who I am sure must be getting interest)
Aug 31, 2021, 4:41 am
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As the original poster in this thread, I've been paid now and made a donation to charity.
The class action did not really achieve what I wanted which was for BA to be held publicly accountable for their failure and instead I feel they have got off rather lightly. The money was OK but no heads really rolled other than that Cruz has gone and that has to be a positive.
The class action did not really achieve what I wanted which was for BA to be held publicly accountable for their failure and instead I feel they have got off rather lightly. The money was OK but no heads really rolled other than that Cruz has gone and that has to be a positive.
Sep 1, 2021, 6:18 am
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yes, also had this email which to be honest I find a bit ridiculous as my bank account is a UK current account in my sole name and I am certain I put the details in completely accurately. Very annoying …. and convenient how it buys them an extra 21+ days to make payment
Sep 1, 2021, 6:47 am
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yes, also had this email which to be honest I find a bit ridiculous as my bank account is a UK current account in my sole name and I am certain I put the details in completely accurately. Very annoying …. and convenient how it buys them an extra 21+ days to make payment
Sep 1, 2021, 8:59 pm
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Mine is with Wise. Sort code with account number. No problem receiving payments into this so far. But Shieldpay wants verification with bank statements. How am I going to do that?
Sep 2, 2021, 1:49 am
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Maybe something to do with Confirmation of Payee? I have that on my NatWest account, and while it's worked for most payees I've verified, there have been a few that wouldn't (maybe some banks haven't implemented it yet?).
Shieldpay probably want to be be 100% certain they're paying into the correct account.
Shieldpay probably want to be be 100% certain they're paying into the correct account.