In this episode, Lee-Ann Conrod (Appeal author) and Professor Steven Penney (UoA) discuss the topic of Lee-Ann’s paper: smart devices in criminal investigations. Given the increasing pervasiveness of smart technologies in our everyday lives, the Court’s interpretation of section 8 of the Charter becomes increasingly important. Can you have social media AND privacy rights anymore?
Lee-Ann’s paper can be found in Volume 24 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform (which is now available for purchase by contacting appeal@uvic.ca).