Canada's bill C-22 mandates mass metadata surveillance of Canadians

🚨 Surveillance State: Canada's bill C-22 mandates mass metadata surveillance of Canadians, allowing for the collection of sensitive data, posing significant privacy concerns and potential for misuse. This technology enables governments to monitor and track citizens' online activities, posing a threat to individual freedom and autonomy. Its practical value lies in its ability to provide intelligence agencies with vast amounts of personal data, under the guise of national security.

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https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2026/03/a-tale-of-two-bills-lawful-access-returns-with-changes-to-warrantless-access-but-dangerous-backdoor-surveillance-risks-remains/

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title: Canada's bill C-22 mandates mass metadata surveillance of Canadians
additional: 🚨 Surveillance State: Canada's bill C-22 mandates mass metadata surveillance of Canadians, allowing for the collection of sensitive data, posing significant privacy concerns and potential for misuse. This technology enables governments to monitor and track citizens' online activities, posing a threat to individual freedom and autonomy. Its practical value lies in its ability to provide intelligence agencies with vast amounts of personal data, under the guise of national security.
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