Privacy Commissioner to investigate privacy breach at Global Affairs Canada

Summary:

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is investigating a data breach at Global Affairs Canada. A cyberattack on the department's virtual private network (VPN) compromised the personal information of users, including employees. The OPC will examine the safeguards in place to protect personal information and assess compliance with the Privacy Act. The investigation was launched in response to several complaints received by the OPC.