Liberal government to amend Bill C-22 after criticism over police surveillance and encryption concerns
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Catharine Tunney
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The Liberal government plans to amend its controversial Bill C-22, a lawful access legislation that would expand police and spy agencies' ability to intercept private communications. The bill has faced intense criticism from privacy advocates, cybersecurity experts, and big tech companies who argue it undermines encryption and puts cybersecurity at risk. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced amendments to clarify the bill's impact on encryption and metadata, responding to concerns that the legislation could weaken digital security rather than enhance it.
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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says his Bill C-22 will be amended to clarify its impact on encryption and metadata.
Big tech has piled on concerns about Bill C-22, along with privacy advocates
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