Early this month, the Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) confirmed a data breach that exposed customer information from one of its e-commerce databases. While the incident has faded from the headlines, it still serves as a powerful reminder that personal data, even if limited in details, can fuel identity theft and scams long after the breach has been contained.
If you shopped online at Canadian Tire, SportChek, Mark’s/L’Équipeur, or Party City, here’s what you should know — and how to stay protec