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This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:Canva|Canva category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:Canva|Canva category]]. | ||
===Data breach (''May 24 2019'')=== | === Data breach (''May 24 2019'') === | ||
On May 24, 2019, Canva identified their systems were attacked and posted an announcement about the breach, urging users to change their passwords. <ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Canva |date=24 May 2019 |title=Canva Security Incident – May 24 FAQs |url=https://www.canva.com/help/incident-may24/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/yXovj |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 }}</ref> <!--Archived Canva help center site contains a cookies advice that cannot be removed and archived versions from Wayback Machine are inaccessible. If you can provide a better archived link replace the current archived link--><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2019 |title=titulo |url=https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/90296-canva-urges-users-to-change-passwords-after-cybersecurity-breach |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/fGoWN |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 |publisher=Security Magazine}}</ref> 139 million users were affected, and information taken includes usernames, real names, email addresses and location. 61 million users' data included password hashes, and for other users, Google tokens were taken. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Hashim |first=Abeerah |date=31 May 2019 |title=Graphic Design Service Canva Suffers Data Breach Affecting 139 Million Users |url=https://latesthackingnews.com/2019/05/31/graphic-design-service-canva-suffers-data-breach-affecting-139-million-users/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/3PrTn |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 |website=Latest Hacking News}}</ref> | On May 24, 2019, Canva identified their systems were attacked and posted an announcement about the breach, urging users to change their passwords. <ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Canva |date=24 May 2019 |title=Canva Security Incident – May 24 FAQs |url=https://www.canva.com/help/incident-may24/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/yXovj |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 }}</ref> <!--Archived Canva help center site contains a cookies advice that cannot be removed and archived versions from Wayback Machine are inaccessible. If you can provide a better archived link replace the current archived link--><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2019 |title=titulo |url=https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/90296-canva-urges-users-to-change-passwords-after-cybersecurity-breach |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/fGoWN |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 |publisher=Security Magazine}}</ref> 139 million users were affected, and information taken includes usernames, real names, email addresses and location. 61 million users' data included password hashes, and for other users, Google tokens were taken. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Hashim |first=Abeerah |date=31 May 2019 |title=Graphic Design Service Canva Suffers Data Breach Affecting 139 Million Users |url=https://latesthackingnews.com/2019/05/31/graphic-design-service-canva-suffers-data-breach-affecting-139-million-users/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.is/3PrTn |archive-date=2026-03-05 |access-date=5 Mar 2026 |website=Latest Hacking News}}</ref> | ||
=== Data breach (''January 2020'') === | |||
4 million user passwords were decrypted and shared online. | |||
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Canva is an Australian software company that offers freemium graphic design and creative software.[1] Canva has been accumulating acquisitions such as Serif, MangoAI, and Cavalry.[2][3][4] Canva is also notable for its simple design style, accessible to users unfamiliar with Canva software.
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| Founded | 2013 |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Graphic design and creative tools |
| Also known as | Canva Pty Ltd. |
| Official website | https://www.canva.com/ |
Consumer-impact summary
User Freedom
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User Privacy
Canva’s privacy policy states that the service uses personal information collected by both Canva and 3rd-party sources in order to conduct artificial intelligence training and advertising.
Business Model
Canva is a freemium online graphic design suite that offers subscriptions for advanced features.[7] Canva’s privacy policy admits to using user data for advertising and AI training purposes.[8][9]
Market Control
Canva competes with the Adobe Creative Suite.[10] Canva is also popular due to its vast collection of accessible templates.[11]
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Canva category.
Data breach (May 24 2019)
On May 24, 2019, Canva identified their systems were attacked and posted an announcement about the breach, urging users to change their passwords. [12] [13] 139 million users were affected, and information taken includes usernames, real names, email addresses and location. 61 million users' data included password hashes, and for other users, Google tokens were taken. [14]
Data breach (January 2020)
4 million user passwords were decrypted and shared online.
Acquisition of Affinity editing suite (March 26 2024)
- Main article: Canva Affinity Studio adds arbitration clause
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References
- ↑ Canva. "About Canva". Canva. Retrieved 4 Mar 2026.
- ↑ https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/affinity/
- ↑ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325965656/en/Canva-Acquires-Design-Platform-Affinity-to-Bring-Professional-Design-Tools-to-Every-Organization
- ↑ Novet, Jordan (23 Feb 2026). "As Wall Street punishes software stocks over AI concerns, Canva gets more acquisitive". CNBC. Retrieved 4 Mar 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ https://www.canva.com/policies/privacy-policy/
- ↑ https://www.canva.com/policies/privacy-policy/
- ↑ https://www.canva.com/pricing/
- ↑ https://www.canva.com/trust/privacy/
- ↑ https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/Canva-Design-Photo--Video
- ↑ https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/online-graphic-design-software-market/
- ↑ https://10and5.com/the-canva-generation-is-template-culture-changing-design/
- ↑ "Canva Security Incident – May 24 FAQs". Canva. 24 May 2019. Archived from the original on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 5 Mar 2026.
- ↑ "titulo". Security Magazine. 30 May 2019. Archived from the original on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 5 Mar 2026.
- ↑ Hashim, Abeerah (31 May 2019). "Graphic Design Service Canva Suffers Data Breach Affecting 139 Million Users". Latest Hacking News. Archived from the original on 2026-03-05. Retrieved 5 Mar 2026.