Updating the Spirit of Privacy Law in Face of New Technology

Text of the Policy

 * We will update the Criminal Code to ensure that use of newer and/or untested technological means cannot be used to circumvent the spirit of privacy laws. For example, voyeurism assisted by a drone would be treated the same as if done in person.


 * An act that would have been legal or illegal using modern methods will be treated accordingly as if it were accomplished with conventional means.

Rationales

 * There are lots of confusions and inconsistencies in the application of the law in terms of new technology. This aims to provide clarity and prevent muddying of the water when a privacy crime or wrongdoing is committed using a new technology.

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