RCMP Confirms Bill C-22 Would Enable Access to Encrypted Communications, Contradicting Government Ministers
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Michael Geist
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Summary
The RCMP has contradicted Canadian government ministers by confirming that Bill C-22 is indeed sought by law enforcement specifically to gain access to encrypted communications. This comes as Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree have downplayed concerns about the bill, with Fraser comparing metadata to phone book data and Anandasangaree incorrectly claiming the U.S. has metadata retention laws. Tech companies including DuckDuckGo are leaving Canada in response to the proposed legislation.
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The official confirmed that law enforcement wants the bill specifically because it would provide an opportunity to access encrypted communications.
The exodus of tech companies, which now also includes DuckDuckGo, can be expected to continue.
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