A constitutional rights advocacy group has launched a legal challenge against federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos over the government’s use of the ArriveCan app, saying the app’s collection and use of private health information is a breach of Canadians’ Charter rights.
The Democracy Fund (TDF) announced its legal challenge, filed with the Federal Court on behalf of several Canadians, in a news release issued on Aug. 24.
“The federal government has been using ArriveCAN to compel anyone entering Canada to provide them with personal information about themselves, including intimate details of their health and personal choices,” the release said.
“Failure to do so can result in fines exceeding $6,000 once surcharges are applied. Some households who have crossed the border together face cumulative fines, which are financially devastating.”…