Canadian Government Executive - Volume 26 - Issue 01

16 / Canadian Government Executive // January/February 2020 Many people around the world are making a living by stealing other people’s identities. This type of criminal activity - when someone uses your personal information without your knowledge - is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and can affect anyone. The dashboard Protecting Yourself Identity Theft • Name • Date of birth • Address • Mother’s maiden name • Passport information • Credit card number • Social Insurance Number • Bank account number • Driver’s license • Other personal identification numbers • Other personal information • Open credit cards and bank accounts • Shop both online and offline • Download music, movies and games • Pay for adult websites • Gamble online • Sign up for cell phone service • Rent cars and book vacations • Get a job • Collect government benefits What are they looking to steal? What can they use your information for?