Basic Qualification · B-001 Regulations and policies · B-001-012-004
With regard to divulging the content of radiocommunications other than broadcasting, which of the following is an offence?
- A Where it is on behalf of Canada, for the purpose of national defence or security
- B Where it is for the purpose of answering questions from a media organization
- C Where it is for the purpose of protecting property or preventing harm
- D Where it is for the purpose of giving evidence in a criminal or civil court
Correct answer: B — Where it is for the purpose of answering questions from a media organization. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
Sharing the content of non-broadcast radio messages with a media organization is an offence because the law strictly protects the privacy of these communications unless specific legal exceptions apply. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
The rules: who may operate, what the certificate allows, station identification, third-party traffic, what you may and may not transmit, and how ISED regulates the amateur service.