‘Extremely sensitive’ database posted online
Elections Alberta announced earlier today it became aware of an alleged misuse of an “extremely sensitive” electors database containing the personal information of millions of Albertans who are registered and eligible to vote in provincial elections.
The agency said the list includes first names, middle names, surnames, addresses, postal codes, telephone numbers, unique identifier numbers, electoral divisions and voting areas.
Elections Alberta said there was no breach of its databases or systems. The list can be obtained by registered political parties, MLAs, candidates, election officers and constituency associations, for purposes outlined in legislation.
The agency went to court this morning to seek a temporary injunction for the database to be taken down, which was granted after a brief court hearing.
