Federal watchdog says lawful access bill poses privacy risks
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has raised concerns about the government's lawful access bill, stating it poses risks to citizens' privacy. He has recommended amendments to allow his office to investigate data breaches related to the bill's new powers. Tech companies like Apple and Google have also warned that the bill could threaten privacy and cybersecurity.
- ▪The lawful access bill would enable the Minister of Public Safety to issue secret orders for data interception by electronic service providers.
- ▪Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne has called for changes to protect privacy rights, including allowing his office to investigate data breaches.
- ▪Experts warn that the bill's requirements for metadata retention could create vulnerabilities that hackers might exploit.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has recommended changes to the lawful access bill to protect privacy rights, including letting his office investigate data breaches linked to the new powers.Andrej Ivanov/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe federal privacy watchdog warned MPs Tuesday that the government’s lawful access bill in its current form poses risks to Canadians’ privacy. Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, recommended a number of changes to the bill to protect privacy rights, including allowing his office to investigate if data breaches result from application of the new powers in the legislation.The bill would give the Minister of Public Safety the power to issue secret…
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