In Canadian politics, lawful access is the ability for law enforcement and security agencies to legally obtain information and data - for example, by requiring service providers to retain customer data and provide it when requested - and to intercept communications.
Conservative and Liberal governments have made numerous attempts to pass lawful access legislation in Canada, including: Modernization of Investigative Techniques Act (2005) Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act (2012) Lawful Access Act (2026)
See also Lawful interception
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