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    Security Guarantee

    Our online banking system is safeguarded with the best security available in a commercial environment, ensuring that your information is protected while data is transmitted between your computer and our banking server.
     

    Internet encryption protects your information while it is in transit between your computer and our systems. Encryption ensures that data cannot be read or altered because the information is scrambled. Our online banking website uses a 128-bit SSL, encrypting both request and response transactions, through a secure connection. To establish a secure connection, verify that the prefix of our website address in your browser reads 'https' (and not simply 'http'). All the browsers we support meet this requirement. If yours doesn't, please download the appropriate encryption support from your browser's supplier.

    Your accounts can only be accessed by providing the correct login credentials and Personal Access Code (PAC), which only you know. Our employees never know these details and will never ask you to provide them with this information.
    Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security when signing into online banking. In addition to your login credentials, multi-factor authentication will also ask you to confirm your identity using a secondary method when signing into online banking.

    If this is your first time logging into online banking, you will be asked to register for multi-factor authentication. To register, simply sign in using your login credentials and follow the on-screen instructions.
    Sign up for online banking alerts to receive text or email notifications of important activity on your accounts. Alerts ensure you are the first to know of any suspicious activity or transactions. To sign up, log into online banking, navigate to Alerts and follow the on-screen steps.
    If your debit card is lost or stolen, you can immediately prevent any unauthorized transactions by using Lock’N’Block; a self-serve card lock feature which allows you to lock your credit union debit card or block certain types of transactions using the Mobile App or Online Banking. When locked, all transactions are automatically declined, making fraudulent attempts to use the card online, by phone, at ATMs, or at retailers virtually impossible.

    If your card is lost or stolen, after using Lock 'N' Block to block tranactions, you will still need to report your card as lost and stolen by phoning 1-888-277-1043.
     

    Online Security Guarantee

    In the unlikely event you experience a loss resulting from an online banking transaction which you did not authorize, we offer an Online Banking Security Guarantee, provided you have met your online security responsibilities. Read more below on how we protect you and about your security responsibilities.
    We've made a commitment to keep your online transactions as safe as possible. The safeguards we've put in place to protect the security, privacy, and integrity of your information during transactions include:

    • Secure firewalls to help prevent unauthorized access
    • Data encryption to help ensure your information is safe and secure
    • Around-the-clock monitoring to proactively help identify unusual member account activity and to maintain the quality of our systems.
    You are automatically covered by the Online Banking Security Guarantee provided you meet your security responsibilities outlined in the member agreements you have with us.

    The following documents address your responsibilities, and procedures for addressing unauthorized transactions:

    You play a vital role in protecting your security when using online banking on a computer, mobile device or tablet. While we implement safeguards to protect the security, privacy and integrity of your information, there are important safeguards that you should take to help protect your information and prevent loss:

    • You must maintain the care, control and confidentiality of your user name(s) and password(s) that you use to access your accounts.
      • User name includes your account number, member ID, personal image, etc.
      • Personal Access Code includes the passwords created to access your online banking account(s) as well as passwords or answers to security questions created to access your computer, mobile device, or tablet.
    • Ensure your browser and operating systems are up to date. Software updates often contain fixes to make software more secure.
    • You should not provide personal information while using public WiFi as the WiFi connection may not be secure.
    • Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware programs to help protect your computer, mobile device or tablet.
    • Only install software from reputable companies and only install mobile applications from your mobile device's or tablet’s app store.
    You play a vital role in protecting your security when using online banking on a computer, mobile device or tablet. While we implement safeguards to protect the security, privacy, and integrity of your information, there are important precautions you should take to help protect your informaiton and prevent loss:

    • You must maintain the care, control and confidentiality of your username(s) and passwords which you use to access your accounts. Usernames include your account number, personal image etc. Passwords include the passwords created to access your online banking, or any security questions set up as part of online banking access.
    • Ensure your browser and operating systems are up-to-date. Software updates often include fixes to keep your device more secure.
    • Avoid providing personal information online while using public WiFi, as these connections may not be secure.
    • Use anti-virus and anti-malware programs

    We are not responsible for losses resulting from your failure to meet your security responsibilities. For example, where you:

    • voluntarily disclose your account number or personal access code.
    • carelessly or improperly handle, store or disclose your account number or personal access code.
    • fail to notify us immediately in the event of the following:
      • loss, theft, misuse or compromise of your account number, personal access code, mobile device or tablet
      • if you suspect unauthorized activity has occurred in your account(s).

    Be sure to check your account(s) on a regular basis to verify that you authorized the transactions that are shown. This can be done through statements you receive online or by mail, or by checking your transaction information.

    We're always here to help

    If you think there has been inappropriate activity in your account, you must notify us immediately at 1-866-230-7700 or eastcoast@creditu.ca. Please ensure that when you contact us, if it is by email, you only send contact information and a brief description of the issue. Please do not include account numbers. We will follow up with you to determine the details of the activity and to fully investigate the matter.

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