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Police Push for Warrant Access to Encrypted Data | Canada News
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Canadian police chiefs are demanding legal clarity on accessing encrypted data under Bill C-22, arguing it’s essential to solve serious crimes like homicide and terrorism — without forcing tech companies to build backdoors. While the government insists no mandatory access will be required, officers stress they only seek warrant-based access for critical investigations. Critics, including civil liberties groups and tech firms, warn this could erode privacy and create security risks. Police cite real cases — like a delayed extortion probe in Edmonton — where digital delays let violence escalate. The debate rages as lawmakers weigh public safety against privacy and security.
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