Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the government will clarify how the lawful access bill impacts encryption, but insists the legislation "needs to happen"

• Canada vows to amend Bill C-22 to better define encryption, metadata rules

• The move follows massive backlash from Big Tech and privacy tech firms

• Public Safety Minister remains firm that the legislation “needs to happen”

  • Em Adespoton@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I’m still trying to figure out how ”better define” works. It’s the same encryption used by politicians, bankers, soccer moms and international spies and hitmen. Same metadata.

    Part of me suspects that to be exempt, you’ll need to be added to some sort of registry. At which point… we’re no further ahead, and the law STILL won’t provide any protection or deterrent, it’ll only allow for fishing expeditions after the fact.

    • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
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      3 days ago

      It’s just politalk for “will amend the turd and try to flush it down again”