CBSA is consulting on new regulations for the examination of travelers’ personal digital devices

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is developing regulations to prescribe legally-binding controls on the examination of documents stored on personal digital devices (PDD).

Specifically, the proposed Regulations would set out the requirements for CBSA officers to conduct an examination of a PDD within prescribed legally-binding controls. Requirements would include a provision to ensure that all necessary steps are taken so that only documents stored on the device at the time of border crossing are accessible during the examination.

Specifically, the proposed Regulations would set out the requirements for CBSA officers to conduct an examination of a PDD within prescribed legally-binding controls. Requirements would include a provision to ensure that all necessary steps are taken so that only documents stored on the device at the time of border crossing are accessible during the examination.

Comments on the proposed regulations can be submitted by July 15, 2022.

Links:

– CBSA Public Consultation – Examination of Documents Stored on Personal Digital Devices Regulations

– Customs Notice 22-07 Regulations for the Examination of Documents Stored on Personal Digital Devices Made Pursuant to the Customs Act