Virtual private network service NordVPN says it could pull out of Canada over the federal government’s proposed lawful access bill.
NordVPN says it is reviewing the bill and would consider leaving Canada if the bill requires it to compromise its privacy protections.
Earlier this week, The Globe and Mail reported that the encrypted messaging service Signal said it would leave Canada if the bill requires it to compromise user privacy.
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The comments from Signal follow warnings from big tech companies Apple and Meta that the legislation threatens to compromise their encryption services.
The bill also has run into fierce opposition from civil liberties groups and law professors who say it would open the door to serious privacy infringements.
The government says the bill will ensure law enforcement agencies have the legal tools to prevent, investigate and respond to modern crime and protect Canadians in a Charter-compliant manner.
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All these lieberal MP’s always look like a confused deer in the headlights.
We need to stand up to the Liberal government. Alberta is right. Enough of their stepping on things that are our rights. There are laws against the police from reading our mail without a valid reason and search warrant. Why should the internet be any different? If they have just cause, then a search warrant allows them access. – Other platforms are threatening to leave rather than give up our rights. – this will crush any thoughts of becoming the AI center of the world.
Imagine if ISP’s also refused. Telus, Bell, private providers. We could be without any internet… All because of the Liberals.
BTW: Who voted for them???
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, said the federal government’s newly tabled “lawful access” legislation is not intended to spy on Canadians. Of course he would say that. Anytime a politician moves their lips, they are lying. The liberals have to control us since they can’t use the COVID excuse anymore.