
John Edwards, the Information Commissioner for the UK, has called for organizations to enhance data protection for vulnerable individuals in light of alarming new statistics revealing the extent of data theft in the UK. Concurrently, in Canada, Conservative MP Adam Chambers has criticized the Trudeau government for a privacy breach involving the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which has exposed the personal information of 60,000 taxpayers and incurred costs of approximately $190 million. This breach is part of a larger issue, as the CRA reported over 30,000 privacy breaches dating back to 2020 due to cyberattacks. The Canada Privacy Commissioner has initiated an investigation into these breaches following the CRA's notification to the privacy watchdog in May 2024. The situation highlights the urgent need for improved data security measures across governmental agencies to protect citizens' sensitive information.
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Canada's tax-collection agency advised the country's privacy watchdog in *May 2024* of more than 30,000 privacy breaches, dating back to 2020, as a result of cyberattacks. On Oct. 29, privacy watchdog says he will investigate. https://t.co/BEPMaDUxwU