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Bill C-22: Balancing National Security and Privacy in the Digital Age - The Canadian government is pushing for updated lawful access laws with Bill C-22, aiming to give police and intelligence agencies better tools to access digital evidence. This includes requiring telecom companies to hold onto certain customer data for up to a year and providing it with a warrant. However, the bill has sparked debate, with privacy advocates and tech companies warning of potential mass surveillance and compromised user privacy. Government officials clarify that the bill wont force companies to break encryption or create systemic vulnerabilities, but the Public Safety committee is currently reviewing the bill, and amendments are being considered to address concerns.

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