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Spy watchdog asks for greater oversight of proposed lawful access regime, including to boost public trust
Globe and Mail·May 12, 2026·Marie WoolfLeans critical
Summary
Canada's spy watchdog group wants more power to oversee a new law that would allow police to access people's online data. They think they need more oversight to make sure the law isn't misused and to build trust with Canadians. This is important because it affects how much privacy people have online.
AI Analysis
This article shares the concerns of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency about the proposed law.
The article correctly describes that the proposed law would give police more power to access digital devices with court orders.
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