After initially refusing to provide information in its possession on the costs regarding the 2021 cyberattack, after an investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, the Department of Health and Community Services provided the records, which include a breakdown of the costs associated with the cyberattack.
As of April 24, 2024, the total cost was $15,668,832 with $2,582,689 for compensation, $5,329,719 for Equifax Monitoring, 1,310,883 for legal fees, $3,395,000 for Professional Services, $1,920,000 for Software License/Maintenance, and $1,130,541 for other costs.
Professional services include emergency response services for a cyber security firm, National Public Relations – Crisis Communication, and other professional services on software vendors for restoration assistance for programs that went down during the attack.
Other costs include expenses related to data and cellular communications, postage/mailouts, video conferencing fees, telephone/rent, minor equipment, etc.
The projected budget for the cyberattack for the 2024-25 year is $309,084.
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Matt Barter is a graduate of the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding a degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. He enjoys reading thought-provoking articles, taking walks in nature, and volunteering in the community.
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