CSIS says transnational investigations are being hindered by Canada’s lack of lawful access powers

Canada’s spy agency says the absence of a lawful access regime is limiting its ability to obtain Canadians’ digital data and support foreign intelligence partners against transnational threats. The issue points to a regulatory and privacy-policy gap rather than a direct market event, but it could reignite debate over data access, surveillance, and security policy in Canada.

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Canada’s spy agency says the absence of a lawful access regime is limiting its ability to obtain Canadians’ digital data and support foreign intelligence partners against transnational threats. The issue points to a regulatory and privacy-policy gap rather than a direct market event, but it could reignite debate over data access, surveillance, and security policy in Canada.