The Canada Border Services Agency broke down the benefits of the proposed Exit Information Regulations, News 1130 reports. The agency states in a report the Canadian government does not have access to information on who enters and exits the country. The CBSA notes the country could use the data in order to track individuals who may conduct illegal activities. The report also covers the Entry/Exit Initiative, which would be implemented should the Exit Information Regulations come into place. The CBSA writes in the report any information collected through the initiative would only be retained for 15 years. The agency added it completed a privacy impact assessment with help from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
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