Archive for June 11th, 2003

Privacy Commissioner Video Surveillance Suit Dismissed

A British Columbia court has dismissed a suit launched by Canada’s Privacy Commissioner over police camera surveillance in the province. The court ruled that the Commissioner had exceeded his authority in bringing the action, noting that he had the right to investigate issues and report to Parliament under the Privacy […]

Canadian Privacy Commish Faces Possible Disciplinary Action

A Canadian parliamentary committee will today consider possible disciplinary action, including potential dismissal, against Canada’s privacy commissioner following a hearing on Monday into the office’s expenditures. The committee expressed concern over allegations of tampering with committee evidence and a $100,000 travel tab that included a nine-day stopover in Hawaii en […]