83.9 Computer Theft
Whereas, There is widespread concern that unauthorized access and use of computer data will result in the invasion of an individual’s privacy; and,
Whereas, The 1979 Supreme Court decision, The Queen vs. McLaughlin, created a legal loophole in legislation in the area dealing with computer crime; and,
Whereas, Private Members’ Bills No. C-628, Feb. 1981 and C-667, Dec. 16, 1982 propose amendments to the Criminal Code (C-667 proposes amendments to the Canada Evidence Act as well) which would include provisions to deal with most aspects of computer crime and which have not been passed; and,
Whereas, There has been widespread concern about the admissibility of computer records in criminal proceedings;
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Evidence Act to make the unauthorized access to and use of computer data and the unauthorized destruction, alteration or creation of data a criminal offence.