Signal warns it would pull out of Canada if made to comply with access bill
Signal has warned it may withdraw from Canada if forced to comply with Bill C-22, which could compromise user privacy. The company's vice-president expressed concerns that the bill could introduce security vulnerabilities and make messaging services targets for cyberattacks. Signal emphasizes that end-to-end encryption is incompatible with the proposed lawful access measures.
- ▪Signal has millions of Canadian users and is used for secure communication by various groups.
- ▪Bill C-22 would require changes to systems of telecoms and internet companies to enable surveillance capabilities for law enforcement.
- ▪Signal's vice-president stated that the company would rather exit Canada than compromise on user privacy.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Open this photo in gallery:Udbhav Tiwari, Signal vice-president of strategy and global affairs, says Ottawa’s Bill C-22 could threaten encryption and make private messaging services a potential target for cyberattacks.Kiichiro Sato/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSecure messaging service Signal, which uses end-to-end encryption, is warning it would withdraw from Canada if asked to compromise its users’ privacy under Bill C-22, Ottawa’s proposed lawful access legislation. In an interview, Udbhav Tiwari, Signal vice-president of strategy and global affairs, said the company has deep concerns about measures in the bill, including its potential to introduce security vulnerabilities. Mr.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Globe and Mail.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Globe and Mail
