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  1. Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.

Tech Giants Urge Changes to Canadian Lawful Access Bill C-22

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Tech companies providing digital services to Canadians have written to federal ministers, arguing that the current form of Bill C-22 creates serious business risks. The bill would require internet companies and telecoms to modify their systems to enable surveillance and monitoring by police and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Although the government amended the bill to protect end-to-end encryption, 20 tech organizations argued these changes were insufficient.

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The legislation seeks to establish a lawful-access regime, which CSIS and law enforcement argue is necessary to bring Canada in line with its Five Eyes intelligence partners. The bill requires digital service providers to make changes to their operational systems, impacting their security and privacy protocols.

Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, is currently being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.

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  • Apple Inc.Speculative

    Apple Inc. might face increased operational costs and business risks due to required changes to its encryption and data retention systems.

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  1. Apple Inc. is balancing user privacy against government demands and providing information to media outlets regarding government inquiries.Sub-event
  2. CSIS pushes for lawful access powers through a bill, facing pushback from tech giants.1 source

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