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Bill C-26: The Government’s Plan to Make Canadian Cybersecurity a Comedy of Errors
Bill C-26 threatens Canada’s online security by granting the government secretive, encryption-breaking powers over telecommunications. Despite warnings from experts, the bill advances without amendments, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of communication services. In a world where hackers thrive, Canada’s push for backdoors is a…
Hot Take:
So Canada’s cybersecurity bill is basically a piñata filled with malware. Just when you think your data is safe, along comes the government with a blindfold and a stick!
Key Points:
- Bill C-26 aims to give the Canadian government secretive powers to break encryption.
- This could lead to telecom companies being forced to install backdoors in their systems.
- Experts and civil society groups have warned against these broad powers.
- Existing vulnerabilities in telecommunications infrastructure already pose significant risks.
- Despite warnings, the bill moved out of committee without essential amendments.
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