A Canadian court has approved an $8.7 million class action settlement related to the 2020 Government of Canada online account privacy breach, and eligible Canadians could receive up to $5,000 in compensation. The settlement covers people whose personal or financial information was accessed through compromised Government of Canada accounts, including CRA My Account, My Service Canada Account, and GCKey-linked services. Compensation depends on the type of claim, with documented out-of-pocket losses eligible for payments of up to $5,000. Eligible individuals should review the settlement criteria and submit a claim. Those who received a notice from the claims administrator, KPMG, may already qualify.
According to Narcity, the lawsuit alleges that inadequate security measures allowed unauthorized third parties to access confidential personal and financial information in online Government of Canada accounts during cyberattacks that took place between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020. The $8.7 million Government of Canada privacy breach class action settlement received court approval on May 5, 2026, clearing the way for compensation.
