Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPCC) Draft Guidelines on Covert Surveillance

The OPCC has published draft guidelines on their website and is undertaking consultations with stakeholders about covert surveillance.  Amongst other issues, the Privacy Commissioner is concerned about the privacy of third parties who are videotaped. Final comments were due to the OPCC by November 21. A copy of the guidelines is available at http://www.privcom.gc.ca/information/consultations/2008/cd_vs_081014_e.asp