The Hidden Gag Order in Bill C-30
February 20, 2012
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Doesn’t the RCMP have to inform you if they tapped your phone? Kinda strange to gag the ISP but I guess that’s to stop someone from changing ISP’s or leasing new IP’s which would halt the investigation.
Actually…
Have a look at PIPEDA , section 4.1 1). If I read it correctly, PIPEDA also allows for this.