Special provisions for searching computers and/or personal electronic devices have been introduced into the Criminal Code because Parliament feels the existing provisions governing search warrants are unacceptable.

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The special provisions for searching computers and personal electronic devices were introduced into the Criminal Code to address the unique privacy concerns and technical complexities associated with these devices, not because the existing provisions governing search warrants were deemed unacceptable. These provisions aim to balance the need for effective law enforcement with the protection of individual privacy rights in the digital age.

Special Provisions for Searching Computers And/or Personal Electronic Devices Have