Personal Information Was Accessed in Cyberattack and Data Breach, Global Affairs Confirms

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly delivers remarks at the Global Heads of Mission Meeting discussing the Future of Diplomacy Initiative in Ottawa, on June 7, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

Global Affairs Canada says it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that has forced it to limit remote access to its networks.

A statement from the department on Jan. 30 says early results from the investigation found that someone accessed personal information of users, including employees.