Nelson, BC, police face investigation over WhatsApp group; privacy rights under scrutiny.

Police officers in Nelson, British Columbia, are facing investigation over a private WhatsApp chat group, which included work-related communications and inappropriate content. Officers are challenging the seizure of their personal phones, arguing it violates privacy rights under the Canadian Charter. This case could set a precedent for police across Canada as similar issues emerge.

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