Federal Cybersecurity Bill Threatens Privacy, Transparency, Civil Society Groups Say

Federal Cybersecurity Bill Threatens Privacy, Transparency, Civil Society Groups Say
Networking cables and circuit boards are shown in Toronto on, Nov. 8, 2017. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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Several civil society groups are pushing for changes to the Liberal government’s cybersecurity bill, saying it would undermine privacy, accountability and judicial transparency.
In an open letter to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, the groups and prominent researchers call for substantive amendments to ensure the legislation delivers effective cybersecurity protections while respecting democratic principles.