IDScan data breach under investigation by Canada's privacy commissioner
( September 21, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne announced an investigation into a data breach at IDScan.net following reports that an unauthorized third party gained access to the company database and stole personal information, including digital scans of driver’s licenses and other types of identification. The investigation will examine the security safeguards that IDScan.net had in place at the time of the breach, as well as the adequacy of its notifications to affected individuals, the release said.Statement follows in full. ...
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