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Lawyer says Alberta voter privacy breach could lead to class

Ca.News.Yahoo • May 15, 2026

A privacy lawyer says a major court case could result from the exposure of the personal information of nearly three million Albertans. Elections Alberta says it's still not certain the data has been contained.

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Alberta Voter Information Breach Exposes Nearly 3 Million Records A significant breach of voter information in Alberta has exposed the personal data of nearly three million residents. Investigators traced the leak back to a separatist group using fictional names. The breach has raised concerns about the security of the data and whether it has been contained. Former Premier Jason Kenney's personal information was reportedly displayed at a meeting hosted by the Centurion Project, which is linked to the separatist group. A privacy lawyer has indicated that this incident could lead to a major court case. Elections Alberta has not confirmed if the data leak has been fully contained, leaving many affected individuals in uncertainty about their personal information's safety. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in the management of sensitive voter data. 2 sources 62

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