In the wake of a security incident that occurred between April 2 and May 18, 2024 — affecting 1.3 terabytes of data, containing the personal information of 560 million customers worldwide — the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Canada in response to a complaint. The investigation will examine the company’s practices with respect to … [Read more...] about OPC Launches Ticketmaster Investigation
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Administrative Monetary Penalties available in Ontario
As of January 1, 2024, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario has the discretion to issue administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) as part of its enforcement powers for violations of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Penalties are up to a maximum of $50,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations. AMPs may be issued for the … [Read more...] about Administrative Monetary Penalties available in Ontario
HIA Breach Conviction
A former Lamont Health Care Centre employee admitted to taking photos in August 2019 of three long-term care residents at the Lamont Health Care Centre in Lamont, Alberta. She applied a bug-eye filter to alter the image of one of the residents. She disclosed the altered photo to a colleague and shared the other two photos on one of her social media accounts.Kathryn … [Read more...] about HIA Breach Conviction
The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
Portpass was recommended to fans by the entity that owns two Calgary sports teams. They weren't alone. According to the company's estimates, more than 500,000 Canadians were using Portpass to show proof of their vaccination status. And then a local app developer got curious about what was under the hood of this supposedly secure application and started digging around. Now the … [Read more...] about The Big Story: How a Calgary-based proof of vaccination app was breached
Ransomware about to become less profitable
A global ransomware epidemic resulted in a lucrative new line of business for the insurance industry and, according to some critics, emboldened cyber-criminals. As a result, soaring ransomware claims has had an effect on the insurance industry as well — with AXA announcing that it will stop writing cyber-insurance policies in France that reimburse customers for extortion … [Read more...] about Ransomware about to become less profitable
Roadmap for response
A privacy class action following the loss of a laptop was dismissed at the merit stage, a first in Canada, in the wake of a Quebec Superior Court ruling that legal observers assert outlines a roadmap for organizations faced with a privacy breach. Read More … [Read more...] about Roadmap for response
