Canada’s Privacy Meltdown: How Bill C-2 Could Turn Your Data into Washington’s Newest BFF
Bill C-2 is Canada’s latest attempt to gift-wrap your digital life for the U.S. police, Trump administration, and possibly spy agencies worldwide. The so-called Strong Borders Act is a surveillance bonanza that shreds Canadian privacy rights faster than you can say “maple syrup,” aligning with U.S. demands for border security.
Hot Take:
Oh Canada, you’re about to become the VIP lounge for cross-border surveillance! With Bill C-2, Canadians will soon be eligible for a behind-the-scenes tour of how their data gets a first-class ticket straight to the U.S. and beyond. Forget about souvenirs, because privacy protections are out of stock!
Key Points:
- Bill C-2 aligns Canadian surveillance with U.S. demands, potentially compromising Canadians’ privacy rights.
- Surveillance will be based on “reasonable suspicion” with little recourse for companies to challenge data requests.
- Encryption backdoors may be introduced, risking systemic vulnerabilities.
- Data-sharing agreements with the U.S. may lead to increased surveillance similar to the impacts seen in the U.K.
- Numerous organizations and experts are urging the Canadian government to withdraw Bill C-2.
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