📢 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) holds some of the most sensitive personal and financial data in the country and protecting it is a year-round priority.
Here’s how CRA keeps that information secure:
Strong legal protections (Privacy Act, Income Tax Act, Access to Information Act) ensure strict handling and limited disclosure.
Personnel security controls: staff screening, training, and conduct rules prevent internal misuse.
Robust digital defenses: mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA), credential revocation, firewalls, monitoring, and penetration testing guard against external threats.
Identity Protection Services: dedicated support for taxpayers facing identity theft or suspicious account activity.
Active fraud prevention: CRA takedowns of fake sites and routine email alerts help keep taxpayers aware and secure.
ℹ️ What you can do:
✔️ use strong passwords
✔️ keep your contact info current with CRA,
✔️ monitor your online account for unusual activity your vigilance complements CRA’s security efforts.
🔗 More Information 👇
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2025/how-cra-is-keeping-information-safe.html
🔗 Version Française 👇
https://www.canada.ca/fr/agence-revenu/nouvelles/salle-presse/conseils-fiscaux/conseils-fiscaux-2025/manieres-dont-arc-protege-renseignements.html
