Canada's "Strong Borders Act" (Bill C-2) Contains Four Surveillance Provisions
a year ago
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- Bill C-2, 'The Strong Borders Act', introduces new surveillance measures under the guise of tightening border security.
- A ban on cash transactions over $10,000, including multiple smaller transactions that add up to this amount, is introduced.
- Canada Post is now authorized to open letters under certain circumstances, expanding their surveillance capabilities.
- The bill expands access to data obtained from covertly installed tracking devices, allowing more entities to obtain this information.
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are compelled to assist in surveillance efforts, including intercepting communications under ministerial orders.
- ISPs are prohibited from informing customers about surveillance activities or gag orders.
- The bill retreads earlier 'Lawful Access' attempts, citing fentanyl and online crimes against children as justification.