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| Identity TheftDecember 6, 2004
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Protecting your identity |
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What is identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your knowledge or consent to commit a crime, such as fraud or theft.
Protecting Your Identity
The Government of Ontario is working to help you keep your identity safe. Your Ontario birth certificate is proof of your identity. It is an important way to prove your name, age and where you were born. You need a birth certificate to apply for most government documents and services, including health cards, drivers' licences, passports and social benefits. |
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