The title says most of it: SCC rules warrantless cellphone searches OK
The caveat (in our favor) is this:
The caveat (in our favor) is this:
So... whatever that means. Still a negative IMO for Canada.In its precedent-setting, 4-3 ruling, the country's top court says the search must be directly related to the circumstances of a person's arrest and the police must keep detailed records of the search.
Three dissenting justices said the police must get a search warrant in all cases except in rare instances where there is a danger to the public or the police, or if evidence could be destroyed.