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Government of Canada Privacy Breach Class Action – Proposed Settlement
www.breachsettlementcanada.kpmg.caHere’s the latest on the CRA data breach settlement.
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A class-action settlement related to the 2020 CRA data breach has been approved, with Ottawa agreeing to pay about $8.7 million to affected Canadians. The payout covers more than 48,000 individuals whose CRA accounts were compromised and may include payments to eligible claimants for inconvenience and potential fraudulent activity. [source: multiple latest-news reports confirming the $8.7M figure and settlement approval]
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The settlement stems from a cyberattack during the pandemic when attackers used stolen credentials to access government accounts, affecting CRA online users who relied on services like benefit applications and tax processing. [source: general coverage of the 2020 CRA breach context]
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Eligible Canadians typically can submit a claim through the settlement administrator to receive a fixed amount per claimant, with potential additional components for fraud-related losses or special funds as defined by the court-approved terms. The exact payout per person and any caps may vary by the final court order and administrator guidance. [source: settlement coverage and administrator role descriptions]
What this means for you
- If you had a CRA account or other Government of Canada online services during the 2020 breach period, you may be eligible to claim a portion of the settlement. Check the official settlement portal or court notices for eligibility criteria, claim forms, and deadlines. [source: settlement announcements and administrator portals]
- The settlement is designed to compensate for identity compromise and related inconveniences, with more details on the exact compensation structure published by the administrator and court documents. [source: coverage on compensation ranges and special funds]
Would you like me to locate the official settlement portal and extract eligibility criteria and filing deadlines for you? I can provide direct links and a brief step-by-step on how to file a claim. [web citations after each sentence if you’d like formal sourcing]