Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, with related coverage.
Canadian investment regulator breach exposes data on about 750,000 investors
750KImpact: Information on about 750,000 investors
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization said a 2025 breach affected information on about 750,000 investors. A lengthy investigation established the scope of the breach, and notifications to affected individuals began. An $8.3 million settlement was subsequently proposed for court approval.
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Impact: Personal information of senior investment and banking executives
A data breach at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization exposed personal information of senior executives in the investment and banking industries. Financial advisory firms became more wary after the incident, and class actions were pursued in January and February 2026.
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