Nova Scotia Power data breach
Was I affected?
Nova Scotia Power confirmed a breach affecting about 280,000 people, exposing names, phone numbers, email addresses and addresses. You may be affected if you are a current or former Nova Scotia Power customer and received a notice letter in 2025.
| Announced | May 14, 2025 |
|---|---|
| When it happened | Around March 19, 2025 |
| People affected | 280,000 |
| Data exposed | Names, Phone numbers, Email addresses, Addresses, Dates of birth, Driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, Bank or financial details and Other details |
| Status | Confirmed by the company or a regulator filing |
What happened
Nova Scotia Power confirmed a ransomware attack that began around March 19, 2025, and the stolen data was later published after the utility refused to pay. About 280,000 customers were notified; data could include names, contact details, birth dates, account history, driver's licence numbers, Social Insurance Numbers and, for customers on pre-authorized payments, bank account numbers.
What should I do?
- Ask Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada to place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your file and review your credit report.
- Enroll in the two years of credit monitoring Nova Scotia Power offered.
- Watch the bank account used for pre-authorized power bill payments and report unknown withdrawals.
- Contact Service Canada if you believe your Social Insurance Number is being misused.
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Sources
- Nova Scotia Power begins notifying customers of data breach · The Record (news)
- Nearly 300,000 people impacted by cyberattack on Nova Scotia Power · The Record (news)