OTTAWA – The RCMP has urged the Harper government to reintroduce a controversial bill that would force Internet service providers to turn over personal information on subscribers, arguing the lack of such legislation has already had “serious consequences” for investigations, newly released documents show…
The bill was introduced in November 2005, but didn’t pass before the last election… At present, authorities must seek a court warrant before asking service providers to cough up personal information. But under the lawful access bill, they would not have to seek judicial approval.
Service providers are sometimes reluctant to disclose personal information because they fear being sued by their customers, the note adds.
