Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Security risks of increased digital surveillance call for a closer look

Security risks of increased digital surveillance call for a closer look: "

As this CBC commentary from Dan Misener describes, despite its 'unfortunate name,' the Conservative government's 'Lawful Access' legislation is anything but boring. Indeed, this invasive set of electronic surveillance bills present grave security risks for all Canadians. It's no wonder that many people representing a diverse range of interests -- from Canadian privacy commissioners to civil liberties associations to public interest organizations -- have stepped forward to voice their concerns about the proposed jeopardy of data security and the lack of oversight in handling this data.


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