Canada: Lawful Access Act, 2026 (Bill C-22) including government access to data passed third reading in House of Commons
Description
Lawful Access Act, 2026 (Bill C-22) including government access to data passed third reading in House of Commons
On 18 June 2026, the House of Commons passed the Lawful Access Act, 2026 (Bill C-22) at third reading. Part 1 of the Act amends the Criminal Code to define subscriber information as information relating to any client or subscriber of a person provid…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament