Data Protection Breach - Is My Claim Statute-Barred?

[jDan123]

I recently became aware that my personal data was wrongfully published on 17 July 2018. However, I only discovered this breach on 14 April 2024. I am based in the UK, and I am wondering about the limitation period for bringing a claim under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

Given that the breach occurred in 2018, but I only became aware of it in April 2024, does the 6-year limitation period start from the date the breach occurred or from when I became aware of it?

Is there a possibility that my claim could be statute-barred if I bring it after 17 July 2024, or would I have until April 2030 since I only discovered the breach this year in April 2024?

Any advice or guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

[atticus]

How did you discover the breach? Could you have discovered it earlier?

[jDan123]

How did you discover the breach? Could you have discovered it earlier?

Data Subject Access Request (DSAR): Initially, they claimed they had no data on me, but when I submitted a broader DSAR, they provided information that has had significant consequences for me.

[JK2054]

date of knowledge may apply