Time's almost up to claim a slice of the bread price-fixing settlement. But how safe is your data?

There are only a few days left for Canadians to get their slice of a $500-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to the industry-wide price fixing of bread.

Any eligible Canadian resident who purchased packaged bread for their personal use — including bagged bread, buns, rolls, bagels, naan, English muffins, wraps, pita and tortillas — between 2001 and 2021 can claim compensation from the national settlement reached with Loblaw Companies Limited, and parent company George Weston Ltd.

Claimants have until Dec. 12 to apply , and e ach could get a minimum of $50, according to Verita, an independent administrator for the settlement.

Still, some Canadians have expressed concern about sharing their personal information online.

CBC News has heard from several read