Kate Robertson and Ron Deibert from the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab are concerned about the secretive encryption-breaking powers hidden within the federal cybersecurity bill, Bill C-26. These powers could compromise the online security of all Canadians by allowing government officials to install backdoors in encrypted networks, potentially exposing sensitive communications to hackers. Despite warnings from experts and civil society, the government is pushing ahead with the bill, contradicting its own pro-encryption stance and potentially opening the door for cyber espionage. In a world where digital threats are escalating, maintaining uncompromised encryption is crucial to safeguarding our digital ecosystem.
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