A protester's passport details were shared with Canada's spy agency by the Immigration Department, despite a lack of security threat evidence. The watchdog raised concerns about this, noting CSIS can't investigate lawful protest. Passport applications contain extensive personal information.
In 2023, IRCC also shared visa applications with CSIS without establishing a clear threat. The applications included personal information, even though there was no evidence of wrongdoing.
CSIS requested passport information about individuals working for a specific foreign entity, and IRCC provided other details. The watchdog examined compliance with the Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act. CSIS has updated its request process.
CSIS sought bulk data from immigration applications, including personal details. IRCC adopted a new approach to assessing passport information requests, leading to redactions. The watchdog found that IRCC's privacy focus on passport applications wasn't matched for visa applications.
5 Comments
Habibi
The public deserves transparency, not surveillance. This is a blatant disregard for personal privacy.
Bella Ciao
This kind of data sharing is dangerous and sets a precedent for future violations of privacy.
ZmeeLove
Security agencies must adapt to the times, and if that involves examining data, I fully support it.
Muchacho
This is an outrageous violation of privacy! Citizens should never have their personal info shared without just cause.
ZmeeLove
We can’t sacrifice our freedoms for perceived safety. The government needs to rethink its priorities.