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What to do you if you receive a privacy breach notification

Over the last few years, we have seen numerous high-profile data breaches involving the personal information of Canadians. Compromised data may damage an individual’s reputation or financial standing – and unfortunately, it can happen to anyone.

Businesses holding your personal information must notify you if a privacy breach occurs. They should:

• Contact you as soon as possible
• Notify you by email, phone or another appropriate form of communication
• Provide easy-to-understand information

What to do if you receive a notification:

• Read the notice carefully
• Keep the notification in a safe place
• Change your password
• Monitor your accounts
• Consider subscribing to credit alerts or ordering a credit report

If you have question or concerns:

• Contact the organization involved
• Stay vigilant as fraudsters may wait before trying to steal your information

Read our complete guidance: priv.gc.ca/breachnotice

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