Online privacy trumps needs of law enforcement: Ipsos Reid poll

OTTAWA – The majority of Canadians have serious concerns about how their digital footprints are used by law enforcement, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA).Understanding Canadian Opinions on Online Privacy found that three in five Canadians (59%) agree that, to protect individuals' privacy, Internet service providers should not be allowed to share personal information about Internet usage (search habits, browsing history, etc.) with law enforcement agencies without informing the individuals whose information is being shared.Just one in five (22%) agree that, to protect society, we should make it easier for...