The information collection authority in part 1 is modelled on the existing section 37 of the Telecommunications Act, which has been in place for decades without incident. It's just carried forward, because it needs to be applied to the new security network protection authorities. It is still structured within the scope of what can be done to protect the Canadian telecom system, and not to advance general security or law enforcement aims. It is still limited to the order-making authorities and the protection of Canadian telecom systems. It cannot be used to advance a generalized fishing expedition or investigation into personal information.
