Regulation - LGIC
Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances - Prohibition and Duties
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 268/10
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Police Services Act, 1990
Summary of Proposal:
The province has posted two draft regulations for public input on the random and arbitrary collection of identifying information by police, referred to as carding or street checks, one new and one amended. The regulations will do two things:
1. Expressly prohibit the random and arbitrary collection of identifying information by police; and
2. Establish clear new rules for voluntary police-public interactions where identifying information is collected.
These rules will ensure that interactions are consistent, conducted without bias or discrimination, and done in a manner that promotes public confidence and keeps our communities safe. Once in force, the regulations will be mandatory for every police service in Ontario.
1. Expressly prohibit the random and arbitrary collection of identifying information by police; and
2. Establish clear new rules for voluntary police-public interactions where identifying information is collected.
These rules will ensure that interactions are consistent, conducted without bias or discrimination, and done in a manner that promotes public confidence and keeps our communities safe. Once in force, the regulations will be mandatory for every police service in Ontario.
Further Information:
Summary of Draft Regulation on Carding and Street Checks
Police Services Act - Code of Conduct Amendment - Draft
Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances
Proposal Number:
15-CSCS004
Posting Date:
October 28, 2015
Comments Due Date:
December 12, 2015
Contact Address:
25 Grosvenor Street, 9th Floor,
Toronto, Ontario,
M7A 1Y6
mcscsinput@ontario.ca
Toronto, Ontario,
M7A 1Y6
mcscsinput@ontario.ca