Canadian investigation launched into data breach that exposed millions of IDs

Canadian investigation launched into data breach that exposed millions of IDs

Canada's privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net that potentially exposed details from millions of driver's licences and other kinds of government-issued identification from Canada and the U.S.

Canada’s privacy czar launches investigation of major driver’s licence hack

Canada’s privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a massive cyber breach from earlier this month believed to have exposed the personal information of millions of North Americans, including Canadians’ driver’s licences. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) announced the investigation late Monday, which comes after the office confirmed last week to Global News [...]

OPC launches investigation into ID verification company following breach - The Wire Report

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the breached IDs gathered by the identification verification service included 1.1 million Canadian driver’s licences.

Canada Opens IDScan.net Probe Over Stolen Government ID Data

Canada’s federal privacy regulator has opened a formal investigation into IDScan.net, putting the company’s security controls and breach notifications under scrutiny after government-issued identification data was stolen from its systems. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne announced the investigation, saying his office will examine whether IDScan.net maintained adequate safeguards and whether its notifications to affected individuals complied […]