Credit: WestJet

WestJet says police are investigating after rewards program data was released

CALGARY – WestJet says it is working with police and contacting customers after it says some WestJet Rewards member profile data was disclosed online.

The Calgary-based airline says in a news release that the data was released by an unauthorized third party but that none of it contained credit card or banking information.

WestJet says it has been working closely with the Calgary Police Service and the RCMP cyber crime unit in its investigation and that it has also informed the Alberta and federal privacy commissioners.

It says customers who have affected are being contacted.

WestJet says it takes customer privacy seriously and works with police, government and the technology sector to combat the growth of hacking crimes.

It encourages members of its rewards program to update their passwords regularly.

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Before university, Taylor spent a year abroad living in Thailand which encouraged her to finish her degree studying in Turkey, both experiences have made her an avid traveller. Taylor graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations. Although born on the coast, Taylor has lived the majority of her life in Kamloops and enjoys what the region has to offer. In her spare time, you can find Taylor volunteering in the community or out on an adventure with her friends and her dogs.

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