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Loblaw Says March Data Breach Affected About Two Million Canadians
The grocer is offering TransUnion credit monitoring and identity restoration after determining an unauthorized party accessed customer data.
- On Friday, Loblaw began notifying about 2 million Canadians affected by a March data breach, providing specific details on which personal information was compromised.
- In March, Loblaw detected suspicious activity on its network and determined an unauthorized party had accessed customer data, though the company did not initially disclose the scale.
- Affected data includes names, email addresses, home addresses, dates of birth, loyalty card numbers, purchase order details, and partial payment card information, though the extent varies by customer.
- Loblaw conducted a detailed investigation, notified law enforcement and regulatory authorities, and strengthened security systems while offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through TransUnion.
- Customers are advised to take precautions against potential fraud, including remaining vigilant for unexpected emails, calls, or texts as the company works to mitigate future risks.
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The company reported in March that it detected suspicious activity on its computer network.
·Montreal, Canada
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Loblaw began to notify about two million Canadians affected by a data leak that occurred in March, indicating what personal information about them was disclosed.
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Loblaw says March data breach affected about two million Canadians
BRAMPTON - Loblaw says it is starting to notify about two million Canadians who were affected by a data breach in March with specifics about which personal information of theirs leaked.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Loblaw advises clients to be wary of unexpected emails, calls or text messages.
·Montreal, Canada
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