How is my privacy protected under lawful access legislation?
Current legislation that provides for lawful access, such as the Criminal Code, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Act and the Competition Act, is subject to privacy legislation and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and will continue to uphold the rights and freedoms of persons in Canada. The use of lawful access is subject to rigorous reporting and accountability. Public complaints can be brought through several independent agencies, such as: • The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP • The Security Intelligence Review Committee • The Privacy Commissioner for complaints concerning the Privacy Act or Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) The Federal Court of Canada may also review the decisions taken by these agencies. Any update to lawful access legislation will continue to protect the privacy of Canadians, be subject to the Charter and maintain controls and accountability measures. The intentional and unauthorized
