Sweet v HMK Class-Action Suit
In , the Government of Canada took action in response to “credential stuffing” attacks mounted on the GCKey service and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) accounts. A class-action lawsuit was initiated against the Canada Revenue Agency and the Government of Canada. Information regarding the class action along with information on how to opt out of the class action can be found on this page.
Notice of Proposed Settlement and Settlement Approval Hearing
Opt-out Form
In order to opt out, you must complete and sign an opt-out form and deliver it to the Claims Administrator (KPMG) by pre-paid mail, courier, fax or email no later than the opt-out deadline, which is .
If you have already chosen to opt out, you do not need to again.
Hearing date and details
A hearing to determine if the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Class Members (“Approval Hearing”) is scheduled to take place in person in Vancouver, British Columbia, and by videoconference on .
Contact info
For more information, visit: CRA Privacy Breach Class Action - Rice Harbut Elliott, or contact Class Counsel at classactions@rhelaw.com or via mail to:
Rice Harbut Elliott LLP
Suite #820 – 980 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 0C8