Parliamentary Committee Notes: Privacy Concerns and Online Investigations
Access to the online environment criminals are using is both necessary and relevant to policing and law enforcement, and for ensuring Canada’s safety and security.
The RCMP uses various investigative tools and methods to lawfully access and obtain evidence in order to protect Canadians and advance serious criminal investigations.
Undercover police investigations, among other tools, remain an effective technique to thwart serious criminality. The focus is on uncovering the truth, verifying facts and determining involvement.
All undercover operations must comply with Canadian law, including privacy law.