Liberals propose expanded search and intercept powers for police and CSIS

The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-22, which revises its previous proposal for a lawful access regime after facing widespread criticism. This new bill grants police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service limited powers to inquire with telecom companies about whether an individual is a client, requiring a warrant for further details. Unlike the earlier version, this proposal excludes access to sensitive data like web-browsing and social media history, while mandating electronic service providers to retain certain client metadata for law enforcement access.

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