Canada, US Enter Talks on Deal to Access, Share Data in Criminal Investigations

Canada, US Enter Talks on Deal to Access, Share Data in Criminal Investigations
United States President Joe Biden listens as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his statement during a virtual joint statement following a virtual meeting in Ottawa, Feb. 23, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
The Canadian Press
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Canada and the United States have started talking about ways to make it easier for law enforcement officials in either country to navigate stringent privacy laws when investigating criminal activity.

The two countries have started working towards an agreement that would compel internet service providers to hand over private data when it’s deemed to be part of an investigation.