Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to expand police data powers
Canada's proposed Bill C-22, known as the Lawful Access Act, is facing significant backlash from major technology companies. Critics, including Apple and Google, argue that the bill would compromise user privacy and enable government surveillance. The Canadian government defends the bill as necessary for modern policing while facing calls for amendments from various stakeholders.
- ▪Bill C-22 has passed two readings in Canada's House of Commons and is under review by the Senate.
- ▪Tech companies like Apple and Google have threatened to withdraw from Canada if the bill is enacted in its current form.
- ▪The Canadian government claims the bill is designed to provide police with necessary tools to combat modern crime.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 03:01:21 +0800 |
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Apple, Google blast Canada’s plan to expand police data powersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, has passed two of three readings in Canada’s House of Commons, before it goes to the Senate for final review.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 27, 2026, 03:01 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 03:01 AMA proposed law in Canada allowing police more access to citizens’ data faces a growing chorus of criticism from technology companies, including threats that they’ll pull out of the country.Bill C-22, also known as the Lawful Access Act, has passed two of three readings in Canada’s House of Commons, before it goes to the Senate for final review.
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