OTTAWA — A federal government department says there is no evidence that missing personal information about thousands of Canadians has been used for fraudulent purposes.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada says an employee reported on Nov. 16 that a USB key containing personal information, including Social Insurance Numbers, of about 5,000 Canadians was missing.
The department, which handles a variety of files including pensions, old age security, employment insurance and childcare tax credits, says all those affected have been contacted.
