Equifax to pay up to $700M to U.S. over 2017 data breach
Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the U.S. and states over a 2017 data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 150 million people. Continue reading
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Equifax paying settlement of $650M to $700M after major data breach: reports
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
A hack of Equifax exposed the information of as many as 143 million Americans, and 8,000 Canadians. Continue reading
Privacy watchdogs launch probe over Desjardins data breach
A pair of privacy watchdogs are launching an investigation after a data breach at Desjardins Group that affected nearly three million members. Continue reading
Amid backlash, Desjardins unveils new measures to help members who were victims of data theft
Many Desjardins customers complained that they could not access the company’s website to register and protect their file. Continue reading
Edmonton woman’s identity used to fraudulently purchase luxury vehicle: ‘It blew my mind’
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
An Edmonton woman is baffled and concerned for her security after her identity was stolen and used to purchase a vehicle worth more than $100,000 in a province she has never been to. Continue reading
B.C. identity theft victim waits 18 months to get negative credit rating reversed
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A B.C. woman says she waited 18 months to get her negative credit rating reversed after unknowingly falling victim to identity theft. Continue reading
StatCan scooped up 15 years of personal financial data from Canadian credit bureau
Global News has learned that since the fall of 2017 Statistics Canada has scooped up all the credit rating information from a major international credit bureau. Continue reading
High-profile hacks have experts urging caution when sharing personal information online
“If you’re a savvy computer user, you have to treat everything you put online as public domain; which it is. We’re much more exposed than we possibly think.” Continue reading
Bankruptcy scores: Why lenders may turn you down despite a good credit score
Lenders have been using bankruptcy scores for years, but few borrowers know about them. Continue reading
A 23-year-old with an $80K job and no debt couldn’t get a mortgage – this is why
The financial industry needs a borrowing history to assess your creditworthiness. But what if lenders looked at all the bills you’ve been paying? Continue reading