CSIS says transnational investigations are being hindered by Canada’s lack of lawful access powers
Canada's spy agency, CSIS, is facing challenges in transnational investigations due to the absence of lawful access powers. This lack of access hampers their ability to assist foreign intelligence partners in identifying suspects linked to Canadian phone numbers. The proposed Bill C-22 aims to address these issues by requiring tech companies to retain metadata, but it has raised concerns about privacy and security.
- ▪CSIS has reported that its lack of lawful access powers limits its cooperation with foreign intelligence partners.
- ▪The proposed Bill C-22 would mandate electronic service providers to retain metadata for up to a year.
- ▪Critics of the bill argue that it could compromise Canadians' privacy and weaken encryption.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanada’s spy agency says the lack of a “lawful access” regime that would give it easier access to Canadians’ digital data has frustrated its ability to help foreign intelligence partners combat transnational threats, including those moving into Canada.In a rare on-the-record briefing, Nicole Giles, deputy director of policy and strategic partnerships at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, said that, in one instance, the agency was unable to respond to a request from a “like-minded” foreign intelligence partner to identify suspects found to have Canadian phone numbers. Ms.
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