As resources on access to information and privacy issues come to the attention of our Office, they will be posted on this page. Identity Theft Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada today. The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has published an excellent report on the issue of ID theft entitled “Identity Theft: The Need for Better Consumer Protection”. Of particular note, the appendices in this report provide practical tips on avoiding ID Theft and what to do if you are a victim. The full report is available through the link below. The link to Phonebusters provides ID theft statistics for Canada and other regions.
Competition Bureau of Canada's Anti-Fraud Campaign Equifax - Request a Credit Check Fraud Prevention Phonebusters Identity Theft Statistics Public Interest Advocacy Centre, "Identity Theft: The Need for Better Consumer Protection" Service Alberta Identity Theft Information TransUnion Canada - Request a Credit Check