Investigation of the loss of an unencrypted Universal Serial Bus (USB) storage device by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Enforcement Data protection Sanctions & Fines

Date: 5th Jun, 2025 Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) Country: Canada Original Source

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was found to have contravened section 8 of the Privacy Act due to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal information from a lost unencrypted USB storage device. The RCMP's response to the breach, while generally appropriate, was delayed by 21 days, and the institution failed to take adequate measures to safeguard personal information on USB devices, leading to recommendations for improvement in security practices and procedures.

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