Dontsurveil.me
3 days ago
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- #surveillance
- Bill C-22 would require messaging apps in Canada to build encryption backdoors accessible to the government, weakening end-to-end encryption and affecting all digital communications.
- The bill includes provisions for bulk metadata retention for up to one year, cross-border data sharing, and compels providers to comply secretly, threatening privacy and security.
- If passed, the bill could lead to providers leaving Canada, increased surveillance by foreign governments, and vulnerabilities to hacking, citing precedents like Salt Typhoon.
- Opposition is widespread, including from major tech companies, VPN providers, and civil liberties groups, citing risks to privacy rights and cybersecurity.
- The bill is in committee review, and public action, such as contacting MPs and supporting digital rights organizations, can influence amendments before it advances.