Next-Generation Law Enforcement

Our goal is to contribute to building public trust in law enforcement by working with relevant partners to develop the necessary guardrails for the adoption of new technologies and community-based approaches that protect both public safety and Ontarians’ access and privacy rights.

Our work to further this goal includes the resources below.

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Guidance for the Use of Body-Worn Cameras by Law Enforcement Authorities	Access, Privacy, Law Enforcement/Policing, Next-Generation Law Enforcement	Papers, Best Practices, Professional Guidelines	February 18, 2015	Read moreExpand
This guidance document aims to identify some of the privacy considerations law enforcement authorities should take into account when deciding whether to outfit law enforcement officers with body-worn cameras. Published by the federal Privacy Commissioner and privacy and personal information protection Ombudspersons and Commissioners in all provinces and territories, the document also describes the privacy framework that should be part of any law enforcement body-worn camera program in order to ensure compliance with Canada’s personal information protection statutes.