Tue Nov 17, 2009
The Canadian Press
Nov 17, 2009
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OTTAWA – Canada's privacy watchdog says the national anti-money laundering agency is collecting too much information about personal financial dealings.
In her annual report, Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart says the little-known Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada must scale back its data gathering.
The centre zeros in on cash linked to money laundering, terrorism and other crimes.
Stoddart's report also raises concerns about Transport Canada's no-fly list – a controversial program she has cast a wary eye upon for years.
The no-fly list, which came into effect in June 2007, is intended to prevent people considered a threat to aviation security from boarding airplanes.
Stoddart says Transport Canada has not ensured that airlines are complying with federal regulations on handling and safeguarding the list.
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/726759--privacy-watchdog-troubled-by-anti-terrorism-moves?bn=1
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