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Global News
3 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Federal privacy czar starts probe into theft of customer data from Nova Scotia Power
The federal privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a ransomware attack that led to the theft of personal information belonging to 280,000 customers of Nova Scotia's electric utility. Privately owned Nova Scotia Power confirmed last week that hackers stole the data and published it on the dark web. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne issued a statement today confirming he started a probe after receiving complaints about a security breach the utility reported in late April. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Dufresne says he's in discussions with the utility to ensure it is taking appropriate steps to deal with the breach, which has affected about half of Nova Scotia Power's customers. The commissioner says the investigation is looking into steps the company has taken to contain the breach, notify its customers and reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft. Story continues below advertisement Nova Scotia Power has said it's offering affected customers a two-year subscription for credit monitoring services through TransUnion Canada. It's also sent letters to customers informing them the stolen data may include their names, birth dates, email addresses, home addresses, customer account information, driver's licence numbers, and in some instances their bank account numbers. Dufresne says customers would be wise to sign up for a credit monitoring service to reduce the potential for fraud, and he says they should monitor their bank accounts and notify their financial institutions. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2025.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sponsored: Dufresne's Canadian roots
Winnipeg Watch Jessica Smithson spotlights Dufresne's Canadian-made furniture and long-standing commitment to quality since 1986.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sponsored: Dreaming big with sleep by Dufresne
Callie McLaughlin and mascots Buzz & Boomer share how Dufresne supports kids through the Dream Big program and a fun meet & greet on May 8.
CBC
03-03-2025
- CBC
Federal privacy watchdog heads to court over Pornhub operator's consent practices
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne is seeking a Federal Court order directing the operator of the Pornhub website to comply with Canadian privacy law. Dufresne's application comes a year after he concluded Aylo, the Montreal-based firm behind Pornhub and other pornographic sites, broke the law by allowing intimate images to be shared without direct knowledge or consent. The commissioner's investigation of Aylo, formerly known as MindGeek, followed a complaint from a woman whose ex-boyfriend had uploaded an intimate video and other images of her to Aylo websites without her permission. Dufresne concluded that inadequate privacy protection measures on Pornhub and other Aylo sites had led to devastating consequences for the complainant and other victims. He made several recommendations to bring Aylo into compliance with the federal private-sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. At the time, the commissioner said the company "expressly disagreed with our conclusions" and had not committed to implementing any of the recommendations. In a news release Monday, the commissioner's office said Aylo changed some of its privacy practices and consent verification mechanisms during and after the investigation.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Yahoo
Canada seeks court order to ensure Pornhub operator obtains consent
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's privacy watchdog said on Monday he was seeking a court order against the operator of and other adult entertainment websites to ensure it obtained the consent of people whose images were featured. The move by Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne marks the second time in a year he has expressed concern about Montreal-based Aylo Holdings. In February 2024, he said it broke privacy laws by allowing the sharing of intimate images without the direct knowledge or permission of everyone depicted. In a statement, Dufresne said he was seeking a Federal Court order to require Aylo to comply with Canadian privacy law. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "To date, Aylo has not adequately addressed the significant concerns that were identified in my investigation. Privacy is a fundamental right, and individuals must be protected," he said. Aylo was not immediately available for comment. Dufresne launched a probe after a woman discovered her ex-boyfriend had uploaded an intimate video and other images of her to Aylo's websites without her consent. In February 2024, Aylo said the incident that prompted the woman to complain had occurred in 2015 and since then the firm has taken several steps to keep illegal material off the site.
