Legal & Privacy
The Calgary Cyber Police is committed to protecting your privacy, respecting your use of our website, and ensuring the secure handling of your personal information. Please review the following policies and information to understand how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Privacy Policy
Information Collected:
Personal Information: Your name, contact details (such as email address and phone number), and any information included in your cybercrime report, including uploaded evidence files, are collected when you submit a cybercrime report.
Usage Data: Log data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit may be collected to improve website functionality and security.
Purpose of Collection: We use information is collected to; Respond to cybercrime reports, analyze trends and threats, improve services and public safety outcomes.
Data Retention: Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Information Sharing: Personal information is not shared with third parties except; where required to investigate a report, with authorized law-enforcement partners, where required by law or legal obligation.
Protection Measures: Security measures are implemented to protect your data, including controlled access and compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Data is stored in secure environments.
Terms of Service
By using this website and submitting a report, you agree to the following terms:
Acceptable Use: You agree to use the Cybercrime Reporting Service responsibly and lawfully. Knowingly submitting false information or misusing the system is a criminal offence.
Limitation of Liability: While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the Calgary Cyber Police makes no guarantees regarding investigative outcomes. The division is not liable for actions taken based on information submitted.
Compliance: Use of this website is subject to applicable laws and privacy requirements. Continued use constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Data Handling & Protection
Secure Processing:
All cybercrime reports and uploaded evidence are processed and stored using secure methods, including encryption and restricted access controls.
Access Control:
Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized personnel within the Calgary Cyber Crime Unit.
Data Sharing:
Information may be shared with partner law-enforcement agencies strictly for investigative purposes and only where appropriate and lawful.
How Reports Are Processed
Initial Review:
All cybercrime reports are securely received and reviewed by the Calgary Cyber Crime Unit.
Assessment:
Reports are assessed based on; available evidence, type of incident, potential threat level
Prioritization:
Reports are prioritized based on severity, public safety impact, and investigative relevance.
Referral:
Where necessary, reports may be referred to partner agencies or specialized units in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.