Arnold Clark data breach

[BuzzBravado]

I've just been notified by AC that my data is likely part of that taken in a recent data breach. This is quite concerning as along with banking details they also held personal details including passport and driver licence details.

https://www.arnoldclark.com/security-update

So far they have offered a free subscription to an Experian Credit checker thing, but i don't see how that will stop someone using my identity. I can change my bank account, my passport and possibly my drivers licence, but i cant change who i'am or where i live.

Is anyone else in the same boat with the AC data breach? Apparently it involves finance agreements made 2019 and earlier.



Thanks

Edited by BuzzBravado on Thursday 16th February 10:30

[BuzzBravado]

Does that need to happen with each credit agency? After i set a credit lock with Experian I was able to open a credit account with Very, unhindered and with the details that will now be in the wrong hands. What's more this new account doesn't even show up with Experian.

[BuzzBravado]

jeremyh1 said:

I think you lot and your modern day drama is a joke
You poor timid souls and your precious data
Please God I hope you show a bit more balls when the Russians attack!

I don't even get the obsession with data and credit files.
Never bothered me and I am worried about you missing out on life nannying over these stupid things

Never had debt collectors hound you for debt you had nothing to do with, have you? It's horrible having to fight your way through it to clear your name.

Give me the same details that AC leaked and I can have credit open in your name in minutes, and you wouldn't know anything about it.

It's makes life complete misery, not the joke you play it down as.