Podcasters at centre of alleged Alberta health harassment campaign ask for case against them to be thrown out

Two podcasters who allegedly harassed a former director at Alberta’s health authority are asking a judge to overturn an extraordinary court order that resulted in searches of their computers and cellphones. The legal challenge centers on the scope of judicial authority and digital-device search/privacy issues and could set a precedent affecting media creators and privacy law in Canada. There are no direct market implications identified.

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Two podcasters who allegedly harassed a former director at Alberta’s health authority are asking a judge to overturn an extraordinary court order that resulted in searches of their computers and cellphones. The legal challenge centers on the scope of judicial authority and digital-device search/privacy issues and could set a precedent affecting media creators and privacy law in Canada. There are no direct market implications identified.