Tag: DataProtection

  • Canadian Cybersecurity Laws in 2026

    Canadian Cybersecurity Laws in 2026

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    Adam Bishop
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    Cybersecurity rules in Canada are changing and most businesses aren’t sure which laws apply to them. From PIPEDA and CASL to Quebec’s Law 25, understanding your obligations doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what Canadian businesses actually need to know in 2026. Canada doesn’t have a single cybersecurity law. Instead, businesses must navigate a combination…

  • Canadian Tire Data Breach

    Canadian Tire Data Breach

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    On October 2, 2025, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) identified unauthorized access to an e-commerce database containing customer information. The breach affected accounts across Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s/L’Équipeur, and Party City, exposing names, addresses, emails, birth years, encrypted passwords, and in some cases, truncated credit card numbers. No banking or loyalty program data was compromised, and…

  • What SMBs Need to Know from the 2025 CIRA Survey

    What SMBs Need to Know from the 2025 CIRA Survey

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    Cybersecurity in Canada, On Guard for Thee. Cyber threats are no longer a distant concern for Canadian businesses—they’re a daily reality. The 2025 CIRA Cybersecurity Survey, conducted by The Strategic Counsel, gathered insights from 500 cybersecurity decision-makers across the country. The findings reveal a landscape where cyber-attacks are not just expected—they’re recurring. For SMBs, this…