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Privacy Commissioner Calls for New Curbs on Government's 'Lawful Access' Bill
Philippe Dufresne says the bill’s broad definition could expose sensitive records and urges narrower limits or carve-outs for medical and privileged data.
- Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne testified before the Senate on Monday, urging amendments to Bill C-22 that would narrow the definition of subscriber information and restrict requests to "telecommunications service providers."
- The legislation, known as "An Act respecting lawful access," seeks to grant police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service faster data access by lowering the legal threshold to "reasonable grounds to suspect" criminal activity.
- Dufresne warned the bill's broad scope could compromise sensitive data from healthcare providers or lawyers, arguing such information attracts "a heightened expectation of privacy due to its sensitivity."
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree defended the measure Monday, telling the Senate that stakeholder engagement strengthened the bill and provides necessary tools for court-authorized investigations.
- Intelligence Commissioner Simon suggested the committee explicitly require the minister to consider necessity and proportionality when making orders, ensuring the government explains the needs behind confidential directives.
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Privacy commissioner calls for new curbs on government's 'lawful access' bill
OTTAWA - Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the government's
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Privacy watchdog urges Senate to further amend Liberals' controversial lawful access bill
After facing searing criticism this spring, the Liberal government's hot-button lawful access legislation — which would make it easier for Canadian police and intelligence officials to tap private communications — now begins its time before a Senate committee.
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Privacy commissioner calls for new curbs on government’s ‘lawful access’ bill
OTTAWA — Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne says the government's "lawful access" bill should be amended to limit the sort of information available to authorities under a new production order. Currently, police can obtain a general production order...
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