Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. The loss of this data was simply unacceptable. That is why the privacy commissioner's office was notified. An official investigation is being conducted.
We have changed the rules. I have instructed that the department to toughen up the rules and the procedures to ensure that this sort of thing does not happen again.
I am also pleased that HRSD is providing an opt-in system where those who were part of those lists can now opt in to Equifax protection for their credit.