Public Safety Minister to amend lawful access bill to protect encryption
The Public Safety Minister is set to amend the controversial lawful access bill to include protections for end-to-end encryption. Minister Gary Anandasangaree emphasized the need for the bill to align with Canadian values while addressing law enforcement's challenges with modern technology. Tech companies and privacy advocates have raised concerns about the bill's potential impact on cybersecurity and user privacy.
- ▪The amendments will clarify that end-to-end encryption will not be compromised by the new law.
- ▪Law enforcement agencies are struggling with crimes due to technology outpacing their capabilities.
- ▪Tech companies have warned that retaining metadata for up to a year could create new privacy risks.
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Open this photo in gallery:Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Wednesday.Spencer Colby/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Public Safety Minister is preparing to make several changes to the federal government’s controversial lawful access bill, including adding protection for end-to-end encryption, after weeks of criticism from tech companies and civil liberties groups.Gary Anandasangaree told reporters Wednesday that he wants to ensure Bill C-22 “is in line with Canadian values.” He said the government would clarify that end-to-encryption would not be compromised by the new law.The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, privacy and civil liberties advocates,…
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