Privacy Commissioner Investigates Massive Data Breach at IDScan.net

Canada's Privacy Commissioner has launched an investigation into a massive cyber breach affecting IDScan.net. The office confirmed that reports indicated an unauthorized third party gained access to the company database, which held personal information including digital scans of driver’s licenses. IDScan.net is a New Orleans company that provides identity-verification technology used by various businesses, such as those in retail and hospitality. The investigation will assess the company’s security safeguards and its compliance with PIPEDA, Canada’s federal private-sector privacy law.

The breach involves the personal information of millions of North Americans. The investigation into IDScan.net’s operational security and its adherence to PIPEDA could have implications for the company’s ability to operate and conduct business in Canada and internationally.