A B.C. judge’s ruling allows nearly 39,000 individuals to sue TransLink for privacy violations following a significant data breach. The breach resulted from a ransomware attack on December 1, 2020.
The attack exposed sensitive personal and financial information, including social insurance numbers and bank details. Justice Sandra Wilkinson certified the class action lawsuit, stating that access to the data does not require proof of it being viewed or downloaded.
Key facts:
- The ransomware attack on TransLink occurred on December 1, 2020.
- The breach compromised personal information of 57,820 individuals.
- The class action involves 39,000 affected individuals.
Justice Wilkinson noted that despite TransLink’s cybersecurity measures, cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to its network. This incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of current cybersecurity protocols.
The next steps in the legal process remain uncertain. The court will further evaluate the claims and determine the course of the lawsuit.
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