Personal Identity Theft

To help protect your identity, the Ontario Government has introduced a new Identity Theft Statement. This statement outlines the steps you should take in the event you become a victim.

One of their key recommendations in how you can avoid becoming a victim of identity theft is:

'always store any cards and documents containing personal information in a secure place, and shred them after they expire.'

The Ministry of Consumer and Business Affairs has much information available concerning identity theft, protecting your identity, what to do if you are a victim of identity theft, who to contact if you are a victim and a discussion of Ontario's new Identity Theft Statement.

For more information you can download their brochure at www.cbs.gov.on.ca, or pick up a copy at the nearest Government Information Centre.