A committee of members of Congress and senators overseeing the security and intelligence community said it plans to review how these agenciesintercept communications during investigations. I'm here.
A review by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Members of Congress examines the legislative, regulatory, policy, and financial framework for monitoring communications.
We also look at how the encryption used to protect calls and messages poses challenges for security agencies trying to intercept communications.
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The Commission also examines the risks to Canadians' privacy rights that may arise from modernizing the legal framework.
Experts closely control the use of intrusive spyware by law enforcement and government agencies to enable investigators to hack cell phones, and use electronic software to keep up with such evolving technology. It says the surveillance law needs to be updated.
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Liberal MP David McGuinty, chairman of the committee, said security, police, and intelligence agencies intercepted maintain the ability to lawfully obtain and use the communications received. Protecting privacy and digital security is essential to protect Canadians from increasingly complex threats.
"The Commission seeks to articulate the full picture of the issues facing the organization under review so that our recommendations can serve its purpose through a thorough understanding of the issues. '' he said on Thursday, McGuinty. statement.
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