A $8. 7M Band Aid for a Bigger Problem: CRA Hacking Settlement Falls Short The recent announcement that Canadians whose sensitive information was compromised in 2020 can claim up to $5,000 from an $8.
7 million settlement may bring some relief to those affected. However, it's only a small step towards addressing the underlying issues of cybersecurity and data protection.
A class action lawsuit against the government stems from high profile hacks targeting CRA accounts during the COVID 19 pandemic.