January 16,2026
RED FM News Desk
The City of Richmond says it will challenge a ruling from British Columbia’s privacy watchdog ordering the removal of high-definition surveillance cameras at an intersection, citing concerns that the city lacks authorization to collect personal information. Richmond maintains it has made clear to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of B.C. that its public safety camera program is lawful and is now seeking a court decision to confirm its legality.
Richmond councillor Kash Heed criticized the order, arguing it highlights how provincial privacy legislation and the commissioner’s interpretation are out of step with modern policing and societal realities.
Installed last February as part of a pilot project, the cameras capture high-definition images of people, licence plates, and vehicle characteristics, and can be shared with the RCMP to assist in identifying suspects.
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