Signal warns would pull out of Canada if made to comply with lawful access bill

8 hours ago

Signal threatens to leave Canada over Bill C-22 if forced to compromise user privacy.
The bill could require providers to enable surveillance, potentially weakening encryption and creating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Signal stores minimal user data; the bill may mandate metadata retention and system changes for surveillance.
Critics warn the legislation could force companies to break encryption and become part of government surveillance.
Government claims the bill is 'encryption-neutral,' but concerns persist about its impact on privacy and security.

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