At LawConsulted, we increasingly encounter situations where a personal data leak turns from a technical mistake into a serious legal conflict. As Professor Gabriel Steiner emphasized, modern law protects not only a person’s property, but also their digital identity – and any interference with it carries consequences. We share this view and help our clients understand: liability doesn’t arise “someday,” it arises the moment the data is unlawfully disclosed.
Personal data includes everything that can identify a person – from a phone number to medical records. Its unlawful transfer, publication or leakage can lead to administrative fines, civil liability and even criminal prosecution. At LawConsulted, we examine each case in detail, because liability depends not only on the fact of the breach, but also on its scale, consequences and the violator’s intent.
Many clients are unaware of the obligations imposed by law on those who process data. An organization must store information securely, restrict access, notify about breaches in a timely manner and have legal grounds for processing. If even one of these elements is violated – the risk of liability increases dramatically. The lawyers at LawConsulted help companies build protection systems so that mistakes don’t turn into threats.
The consequences of a leak matter greatly. A person may face financial damage, reputational harm, harassment, fraud or the use of their data for illegal actions. That’s why our task is not only to hold the violator accountable, but also to restore the client’s digital security. We act comprehensively: we document the leak, prepare a legal assessment, conduct negotiations or litigation and build a strategy to prevent future incidents.
The price of a leak is always higher than it seems. It is measured not only in fines, but also in trust, time and peace of mind. At Law Consulted, we believe that data security is the foundation of digital freedom, and liability for its disclosure must be inevitable.
Earlier we wrote about the stages and rights within the pre-trial investigation
