15,000 Drivers Sue Arnold Clark Over Data Breach

A judge has authorized approximately 15,000 motorists to pursue a class action lawsuit against Arnold Clark following a significant data breach that exposed personal information on the dark web. The breach occurred after a cyber attack on the company's IT systems in December 2022, resulting in customer data, including sensitive information like passports and National Insurance numbers, being compromised. The Court of Session in Scotland ruled that the case should proceed in Scotland due to the majority of affected customers being domiciled there. Arnold Clark's legal team argued for the case to be consolidated with a similar action in England, but this was rejected by the court. Legal representatives have reported that over 5,000 individuals have already contacted them regarding the breach, indicating a growing concern among affected customers. The dealership has acknowledged the breach and stated that it is taking steps to enhance data protection.

Key Points: • 15,000 customers can pursue a class action against Arnold Clark for a data breach. • The breach involved sensitive personal data exposed on the dark web following a cyber attack in December 2022. • The Court of Session ruled that the case should be heard in Scotland, rejecting Arnold Clark's request to consolidate with an English case.