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Federal, BC privacy watchdogs investigating Certn over its use of personal data

The federal and British Columbia privacy commissioners have launched a joint investigation into Victoria-based background-check technology startup Certn. ....

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LifeLabs to appeal court decision on cyberattack investigation report

The laboratory services provider was hit by a data breach in 2019 ....

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"Sensitive personal information" may have been accessed in BC cyberattack

Some BC employees' email boxes with "sensitive personal information" may have been accessed in a cyberattack. ....

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Small Alberta town hacked and asked for ransom

In late January, the Town of Westlock, north of Edmonton, experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of 1,633 residents. ....

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B.C. doctor made 126 requests to privacy czar over billing order

A Vancouver doctor who was ordered to repay B.C.'s Medical Services Plan almost $700,000 has lost a legal battle after he launched dozens of freedom of information requests and complaints about the repayment decision. ....

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