WestJet commits to improving security measures following data breach
( July 14, 2026, 19:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: WestJet has committed to demonstrating that it has strengthened its security measures following a cyberattack that impacted more than 5 million current and former customers and employees, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner announced. WestJet committed to engage an external security firm to assess the effectiveness of enhanced security measures that it introduced following the breach and to share any additional recommendations made by the firm.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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