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 Act but not to take a case before the courts. see: Decision also see: Coverage here.
Privacy Commissioner Video Surveillance Suit Dismissed
June 11, 2003
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