Massive Driver's Licence Data Breach Exposes Millions in Canada and U.S.

• •Over 153 million identity documents may have been compromised, including 1.1 million Canadian licences.
• •The breach is linked to IDScan.net, which is under investigation by Canadian authorities.
• •The RCMP and FBI are involved in monitoring and investigating the breach.

Canada's federal privacy commissioner is investigating a significant data breach affecting driver's licence information of millions of North Americans. The breach is linked to IDScan.net, a company reportedly selling digital scans of these licences on the dark web. Independent journalist Brian Krebs reported that approximately 153 million identity documents, including 1.1 million Canadian driver's licences, may have been compromised. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is working with IDScan.net to ensure compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). The RCMP is monitoring the situation and coordinating with international law enforcement. The FBI is also looking into the incident, although specific details remain unconfirmed. The breach raises concerns about potential identity theft and financial loss for those affected.