More than 600 files downloaded as part of the largest information breach ever in Nova Scotia appear to have been destroyed without having been shared. "AST also advised us that their investigation has concluded that the laptop used to access the 600 files, and the information that was on that laptop, has been destroyed." (Jean Laroche/CBC)Catherine Tully, the privacy commissioner, also expressed concern that the breach had yet to be fully contained given the fate of 600 files downloaded at AST had not been determined. "As we understand it, many of the files accessed through that laptop contained private and personal information that were not intended for public disclosure. She said the forensic IT consultants have determined "that if the laptop was destroyed in the manner described, any files contained on it cannot be read or recovered.

Source: CBC News March 13, 2019 15:30 UTC