Morelli, Cole & Vu - A Trilogy? Computer Searches and the Charter
Criminal Justice | Original Program Date: March 3, 2014
With the recent decision in R. v. Vu, the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed its position recognizing that important privacy issues are raised under S.8 of the Charter with respect to information stored in a computer or mobile phone. Hear from an expert panel of speakers about the distinctive privacy concerns raised by computer searches, the appropriate search protocols, why and when bifurcated search warrants may be required, and whether there is a distinction between computer and Smartphone searches.
Don't miss this important discussion on privacy and computer searches and why they must be treated differently from other searches.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
David Rose, David Rose Law
Melanie Webb, Alan D. Gold Professional Corporation
PANELISTS
The Honourable Stephen Goudge, Court of Appeal for Ontario
Alan Gold, Alan D. Gold Professional Corporation
Robert Hubbard, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Law Office - Criminal