Victoria police are asking B.C.'s Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner to open an investigation after learning that an officer's notebook was lost late last year.
In a statement Thursday, the Victoria Police Department said it became aware of the lost notebook this month.
"VicPD is also aware that the information contained in the notebook has allegedly been used to conduct a criminal offence in Saanich," the department added. Police said they have notified the OPCC and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner about the breach, and are asking the former to order an external investigation.
“The significant breach of privacy that has occurred is unacceptable and on behalf of VicPD, I apologize to everyone impacted,” Manak said. "My primary concern at this time is ensuring that the people identified in the notebook are aware their information has been shared, and that they are supported in feeling safe.”
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