Welcome to the CDS Privacy Breach Class Action Website
If you were were affected by the CDS Privacy Breach in August 2020, this settlement may affect your rights.
Summary of class actions:
- You may have received the Notice because a settlement has been approved by the Court of King’s Bench (Manitoba) in a certified class action lawsuit on behalf of individuals whose information appeared in or was attached to an email sent by staff at Manitoba Children's DisABILITY Services ("CDS") on August 26, 2020 to approximately 100 unintended recipients. CDS is operated by the Government of Manitoba
- As a person whose information was contained in the August 26, 2020 email (or the parent/guardian of that person), you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation.
- All claims must be submitted before September 25, 2023. If you do not make a claim by September 25, 2023, you will not be eligible for any compensation as part of this lawsuit.
- This lawsuit is against the Government of Manitoba as a legal entity, not CDS. Making a claim under the Settlement will not impact the services you receive from Children's DisABILITY Services (CDS) or the Manitoba Department of Families.