How Bill C-22 Went Off the Rails

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Signal threatens to exit the Canadian market over Bill C-22, and Windscribe plans to relocate its headquarters; NordVPN may follow.
Bill C-22 introduces a mandatory metadata retention regime and technical capability mandates, raising privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
The bill's broad definition of 'electronic service provider' means metadata and technical requirements could apply to virtually all digital services.
Critics argue the bill's systemic vulnerability safeguard is weak and contradictory, potentially weakening security systems.
Experts and international bodies warn the bill threatens privacy rights, constitutional standards, and cross-border data flows.
Calls to amend or drop the bill are growing due to risks of companies leaving and increased surveillance.

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