There are numerous criminal and quasi-criminal regimes in Canada that provide authorities with search and seizure powers. As well, many industry or other regulatory regimes include inspection or other investigatory powers
Risk assessment is the first step an organization must take to determine whether it is prepared for a potential search and inspection, and to determine any steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of such searches occurring.
An organization’s risk level will depend on:
- The nature of organization’s operations;
- The organization’s internal culture; and
- The likelihood of media scrutiny.
The Analytical Framework for Assessing an Organizations Risk for a Search or Inspection
Probability of Investigation |
Costs of Investigation |
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Probability of Negative Outcome |
Consequences of Negative Outcome |
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