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Canada Computers Confirms Customer Data Breach, Faces Calls for Greater Transparency

Canada Computers Confirms Customer Data Breach, Faces Calls for Greater Transparency

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Canada Computers & Electronics has acknowledged a data breach involving the personal information of some online customers, but the retailer is drawing criticism for providing limited details about the incident, including how many people were affected and when the breach occurred. In a statement to CBC News, the company said it became aware of the breach on Friday and confirmed that customer data — including credit card information — had been compromised. Affected customers were notified on Monday, advised on precautionary steps, and the incident was reported to authorities. However, neither the company’s public statement nor customer…
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