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Canada investigates Ticketmaster for data breach
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster.
Headline
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster.
Context
OUR TAKE Strong cybersecurity measures have always been in play in businesses that handle large amounts of personal data, as the threat of cybercrime has never stopped and most companies have experienced cyberattacks to varying degrees. However, each time they are addressed after the fact, rather than before, leaving them in a passive position in the cybersecurity war. –Ashley Wang, BTW reporter The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada , on Wednesday, launched an investigation into a significant data breach at Ticketmaster , a unit of Live Nation Entertainment. The breach, attributed to the hacker group ShinyHunters, compromised the personal information of millions of customers worldwide, including many Canadians.
Evidence
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Analysis
Ticketmaster disclosed in early July that an “unauthorised third party” accessed a cloud database managed by a third-party provider. This breach occurred between April 2 and May 18, and the compromised data may include names, contact details, and payment card information such as encrypted card numbers and expiration dates. Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne emphasised the importance of this investigation in a statement, saying “The investigation will allow us to understand why this cyber incident happened and what must be done to address this situation and prevent it from happening again”. The investigation will scrutinise Ticketmaster’s data protection protocols and assess compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, particularly concerning breach notification obligations. Also read: ICANN appoints Kurtis Lindqvist as new president and CEO Also read: Who is Charles Hoskinson? The visionary behind Cardano
Key Points
- The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster involving over 500 million customers and a ransom demand.
- The severity of the Ticketmaster data breach highlights the need for robust cybersecurity protocols and proactive defences.
Actions
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