Canada’s investment regulator misplaces client info

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A portable device containing the personal information of 52,000 clients from dozens of investment firms has been reported missing.

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization (IIROC) says it “deeply regrets” the accidental loss of the device and is in the midst of contacting clients who may now have their personal information put at risk.

Canada’s financial industry regulator said Friday the missing data is from clients at 32 firms, but would not disclose which ones.

The data had been obtained by the IIROC through “regular compliance reviews.”

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Canadian Press – April 12, 2013

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