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British Airways Faces Biggest Class-Action Suit Over Data Breach

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By Ellen Milligan

January 12, 2021 at 4:10 PM UTC

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British Airways Plc faces the largest privacy class-action lawsuit in U.K. history over its 2018 customer data breach.

More than 16,000 victims have now joined a case seeking compensation from the airline. They could claim 2,000 pounds ($2,724) each, according to PGMBM, the law firm representing the claimants.