Overview
- Elections Alberta said Thursday it sent 568 cease-and-desist letters tied to the breach, including 23 people given full copies who must sign compliance declarations within 48 hours.
- The Court of King’s Bench forced the Centurion Project’s public database offline last week and set a special hearing later this summer to consider a permanent injunction, with Elections Alberta and the RCMP continuing investigations.
- Investigators traced the database to an official electors list given to the Republican Party of Alberta by using ‘salted’ fake names that mark each version of the list, which rules say cannot be shared with third parties.
- Officials warn the exposure of home addresses puts people at risk, including domestic-violence survivors, judges and journalists, prompting calls to tighten oversight of how political parties handle voter data.
- Political fallout grew after UCP caucus staff observed an April 16 online demo that showed how the tool worked, while former premier Jason Kenney said his address was displayed and that he is seeking legal advice and boosting security.