Policy · 4d ago
Canada Rushes Surveillance Bill That Threatens Encryption
Canada's Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Bill, is moving to a vote by June 19 despite widespread opposition. The bill would mandate metadata retention, expand information sharing with foreign governments, and allow the government to demand encryption backdoors. Signal, Apple, Google, and VPN providers have warned they may have to cut services in Canada if it passes.
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The bill's rushed timeline and lack of debate suggest the government is prioritizing surveillance over privacy, but the tech industry's threat to exit may force a rethink.
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