To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the Preliminary questions page.
What should I do?
My personal data has been stolen or leaked
Determine your situation
Take action one thing at a time
If your personal data has ended up in the hands of any unauthorized parties, you must act immediately. This can reduce potential financial damage.
Focus on one thing at a time instead of everything at the same time.
Updated: 23/2/2024
Find out what data was stolen or leaked
Try to find out what data on you has ended up in the wrong hands.
This will help you determine
- what the possible consequences could be
- what you should do.
Updated: 11/1/2022
How can my data be misused?
- Your address, personal identity code and name can be used for fraudulent purposes, e.g. making purchases at your expense.
- Your banking and credit card information can be used to make unauthorised purchases.
- If someone gains access to your email, Facebook, or other web service password, they can use it to impersonate you.
- If sensitive information, such as your patient data, is stolen from you, it can be used to blackmail.
Updated: 9/2/2022
Where can I get support for coping with the situation?
If you feel overwhelmed by the situation, you can always seek help.
Updated: 27/12/2022