Here’s the latest on the CRA data breach settlement.
Summary: Canada’s federal government has agreed to an $8.7 million settlement related to the 2020 CRA data breach affecting tens of thousands of accounts. This settles a class-action lawsuit and compensation is being distributed to affected individuals, with eligible claimants potentially receiving amounts for inconvenience and other losses.[1][3][4]
What it covers: The settlement fund is intended to cover payments to affected Canadians, along with legal fees and related costs. Specific payment amounts have been described as up to around $80 for some claims, with other provisions and potential supplemental payments as part of the settlement terms.[3][5][1]
How to participate: If you believe you were affected, you will likely need to file a claim through the administrator's portal or process established in the settlement, and verify eligibility through the official channels referenced in the court-approved agreement. The administrator and claim process are being managed by the court-appointed administrator under the settlement framework.[6][7][1]
Illustration: Affected Canadians typically review settlement notices from the government and the administrator, then submit a claim that documents the breach’s impact and supports the requested compensation.[1][3]
Notes and context:
If you’d like, I can pull the official claim deadlines, exact eligibility criteria, and the administrator’s portal link from the settlement documents and summarize them in a checklist tailored to you.[7][1]
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