[Dataloss] Canada: Charges for document dump?
lyger
lyger at attrition.org
Wed May 2 22:08:37 UTC 2007
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/story/3955565p-4568048c.html
A McPhillips Street insurance company could face suspension as an MPI
broker and possible legal charges after hundreds of customers' personal
documents were discarded in a Dumpster last weekend.
Manitoba Public Insurance is investigating why Weston Travel and Insurance
Agencies did not properly destroy car insurance applications, filled-out
travel itineraries and forms containing credit card numbers, home
insurance information and valid Manitoba licence plates.
MPI spokesman Brian Smiley said MPI has a clear confidentiality policy
that requires all brokers to shred documents and protect client privacy
before personal information is disposed. He said MPI will review their
disposal practices and Weston Travel and Insurance Agencies might have to
suspend their business as a result.
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