Halt Defence Counter-Intelligence Searches of Workplace Computers, Spy Watchdog Urges

Halt Defence Counter-Intelligence Searches of Workplace Computers, Spy Watchdog Urges
A sign for a Canadian Forces base is seen in Montreal, on Jan. 15, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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The national spy watchdog is calling on the military’s counter-intelligence unit to suspend investigative searches of a workplace computer system over concerns about employee privacy.

A National Security and Intelligence Review Agency report released on March 21 says Defence employees and Armed Forces members have a reasonable expectation of privacy when making personal use of work computers.