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Government Calls Bill C-22 Critics “Paranoid” Following Passage

The Canadian governments streak of not listening to others continues with Bill C-22 passing the House of Commons.

https://www.freezenet.ca/government-calls-bill-c-22-critics-paranoid-following-passage/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #LawfulAccess #legislation #WarrantlessWiretapping

Government Shutting Down Debate on Bill C-22

The Canadian government said it was open for amendments to Bill C-22. Apparently, that was a lie as well.

https://www.freezenet.ca/government-shutting-down-debate-on-bill-c-22/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #CanPol #LawfulAccess #legislation #WarrantlessWiretapping

FISA Section 702 is going to lapse — and that’s a big deal (in a good way)

Both chambers of Congress have left town, meaning that FISA Section 702 won’t be reauthorized by the June 12 “deadline”. Even though the lapse is likely to be temporary, it’s still a big deal. This is the first time these authorities have lapsed since they were put in place in 2008 — the year Get FISA Right started. So thanks to all the legislators in both parties who voted “no” … and thanks to all the activists who have gotten involved over the years!

In practice, though, the lapse doesn’t make a lot of difference in the short term. The FISA Court certifies programs for a year at a time, so section 702 surveillance will continue until March 2027; Patrick Eddington’s FISA Section 702 Lapse Assured—What Now? on cato.org has the details.

Still, a lapse really is a big victory for reformers. Intelligence agencies and surveillance hawks hate hate hate the idea of reforms, and two years ago they were able to get a reauthorization without conceding. That didn’t work this time.

And it’s really worth highlighting the bipartisan pus for reforms. 9 House Republicans voting against the reauthorization, and Senate Republicans including Mike Lee and Rand Paul also said that a reauthorization without reforms was a non-starter. While Trump’s appointment of the odious Bill Pulte was a key reason that Democratic leaders finally rallied against reauthorization, the statement from House Democratic leadership also highlighted that the path to reauthoriation “will require enacting meaningful reforms”

As Jake Leperruque says in the Washington Examiner, there’s only one way out of Congress’s FISA quagmire; congressional leaders need to “stop stonewalling and allow votes on reforms, which until now had always been the expected norm.” EPIC Privacy notes

“Senators from both sides of the aisle have introduced bills that would reauthorize Section 702 while making crucial reforms: The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026 (GSRA); the Security and Freedom Enhancement Act of 2026 (SAFE Act); and the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026 (Protect Liberty Act).”

All of these include reforms like a warrant requirement and closing the data broker loophole, which have broad public support as well as bipartisan support in Congress.

What next? The House is on recess until June 23, but they might well take FISA up again once they get back. Or, the Senate might decide to take another crack at it. Not long after the vote, Trump announced that he was nominating Jay Clayton (US Attorney in Manhatten, and former chair of SEC) as permanent Director of National Intelligence. Even though Clayton is statutorially unqualified for the role (since he doesn’t have any intelligence experience), he’s not Pulte, so surveillance hawks are probably hoping that will be enough to change the dynamics. So we shall see …

Right now, though, it’s a good time to thank your Representatives if they voted “nay” today — or let them know you’re disappointed if they voted “yea.”. Here’s the roll-call vote.

• The US Capitol switchboard at 202-224-312 is a good option if you want to hone — or just call their DC or local office directly.
• The Representative Directory links off to their websites, if you prefer to use a webform,

Your message doesn’t have to be fancy! Here are sample scripts.

If your representative voted “no”, thank them!

I’m [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY]. I want to thank [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] for voting against the three-week extension to FISA Section 702. This is our best chance yet to reform FISA, and there’s broad bipartisan support for a warrant requirement and closing the data broker loophole. When the House takes up this issue again, please continue to vote against any reauthorization that does not include these reforms

If your representative voted “yes” and is a Republican, let them know you’re disappointed!

I’m [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY]. I  I was very disappointed that [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] voted for a reauthorization of FISA Section 702 without any reforms on June 11. Reforms like a warrant requirement and closing the data broker loophole have broad bipartisan support; 19 Republicans voted against this extnesion, and I was really hoping [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] would be one of them.

When the House takes up this issue again, please against any reauthorization unless it includes these reforms.  Now more than ever in the era of mass AI, personal privacy and civil liberties must be protected.

If your representative voted “yes” and is a Democrat, let them know you’re disappointed and highlight the threat of the Trump administration!

I’m [NAME], and I’m a constituent from [CITY]. I  I was very disappointed that [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] voted for a reauthorization of FISA Section 702 without any reforms on June 11. The Trump administration has shown they can’t be trusted, and their nominee for Director of National Intelligence is unqualified. Reforms like a warrant requirement and closing the data broker loophole have broad bipartisan support.

When the House takes up this issue again, please against any reauthorization unless it includes these reforms.  Now more than ever in the era of mass AI, personal privacy and civil liberties must be protected.

Open Media: Light Amendments Won’t Save Bill C-22

The Canadian government said that they were open to amendments for Bill C-22. Open Media said 'not so fast'.

https://www.freezenet.ca/open-media-light-amendments-wont-save-bill-c-22/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #LawfulAccess #OpenMedia #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

Mixed Signals: Government Says Bill C-22 to Be Amended, but Will Pass

A report suggests that the government is looking at amending the legislation, but insists that Bill C-22 is going to pass.

https://www.freezenet.ca/mixed-signals-government-says-bill-c-22-to-be-amended-but-will-pass/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #government #LawfulAccess #VPN #WarrantlessWiretapping

NDP Calls Bill C-22 the “most invasive piece of legislation”

It seems that the NDP is coming out against Bill C-22 which is certainly a nice change compared to the last several years.

https://www.freezenet.ca/ndp-calls-bill-c-22-the-most-invasive-piece-of-legislation/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #LawfulAccess #NDP #WarrantlessWiretapping

Bill C-22 Tech Exodus: DuckDuckGo Threatens to Pull VPN Service

Canada's ongoing Bill C-22 tech exodus continues with DuckDuckGo threatening to pull VPN services. This as they contemplate search.

https://www.freezenet.ca/bill-c-22-tech-exodus-duckduckgo-threatens-to-pull-vpn-service/

#News #Privacy #Security #Canada #DuckDuckGo #encryption #LawfulAccess #search #VPN #WarrantlessWiretapping

Canada’s Bill C-22 Tech Exodus Grows with ExpressVPN

More and more companies are either saying they won't comply or leaving Canada altogether. ExpressVPN has joined the outcry.

https://www.freezenet.ca/canadas-bill-c-22-tech-exodus-grows-with-expressvpn/

#News #Privacy #Security #Technology #BillC22 #Canada #ExpressVPN #LawfulAccess #VPN #WarrantlessWiretapping

Canadian Government Recommends VPNs as it Drives Them Out of the Country

VPN services are saying they will leave Canada thanks to warrantless wiretapping. Guess what the Canadian government recommended people use.

https://www.freezenet.ca/canadian-government-recommends-vpns-as-it-drives-them-out-of-the-country/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #government #NordVPN #ProtonVPN #Signal #VPN #WarrantlessWiretapping #Windscribe

As Signal, VPNs Threaten to Leave Canada, Government Goes into Denial

Signal is threatening to leave Canada over the warrantless wiretapping. The government says critics don't understand their bill.

https://www.freezenet.ca/as-signal-vpns-threaten-to-leave-canada-government-goes-into-denial/

#Business #News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #NordVPN #Signal #VPN #WarrantlessWiretapping #Windscribe

Propaganda Video Released to Sell Warrantless Wiretapping Bill

A Canadian government official has released a propaganda video trying to sell warrantless wiretapping legislation.

https://www.freezenet.ca/propaganda-video-released-to-sell-warrantless-wiretapping-bill/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #government #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

Warrantless Wiretapping Bill Draws Fire… from the US?

Probably one of the more surprising sources of opposition to warrantless wiretapping is US lawmakers.

https://www.freezenet.ca/warrantless-wiretapping-bill-draws-fire-from-the-us/

#International #News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #surveillance #US #WarrantlessWiretapping

Experts, Scholars Sign Open Letter Raising Concerns About Warrantless Wiretapping

Experts and scholars are raising the alarm about Bill C-22, Canada's latest warrantless wiretapping bill.

https://www.freezenet.ca/experts-scholars-sign-open-letter-raising-concerns-about-warrantless-wiretapping/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #LawfulAccess #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

Justice Department: Bill C-22 is Constitutional Because ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The Canadian Justice department has released a charter statement on Bill C-22. They just ignore the problems.

https://www.freezenet.ca/justice-department-bill-c-22-is-constitutional-because-%c2%af_%e3%83%84_-%c2%af/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #CanadianCharterOfRightsAndFreedoms #JusticeDepartment #LawfulAccess #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

Liberals Admit That Bill C-22 is Just the First Surveillance Step

Mass government surveillance is something the Liberals are pushing in Bill C-22, but it apparently isn't where it's going to be left.

https://www.freezenet.ca/liberals-admit-that-bill-c-22-is-just-the-first-surveillance-step/

#News #Privacy #BillC22 #Canada #government #legislation #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

With Majority in Hand, Liberals Get to Work Pushing Warrantless Wiretapping

Following one of the least surprising outcomes of an election, warrantless wiretapping is apparently back on the menu for the Liberals.

https://www.freezenet.ca/with-majority-in-hand-liberals-get-to-work-pushing-warrantless-wiretapping/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #LawfulAccess #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

Elbows Down: Warrantless Wiretapping Appears on Notice Paper

The US government has been pressuring the Canadian government to implement warrantless wiretapping. It's now on the notice paper.

https://www.freezenet.ca/elbows-down-warrantless-wiretapping-appears-on-notice-paper/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC22 #Canada #CSIS #LawfulAccess #legislation #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping

The Tumbler Ridge Shooting Was Tragic. Making it an Excuse for Government Surveillance Would Be Too

OpenAI has been in the news here in Canada for a while thanks to the Tumbler Ridge shooting and how much it should disclose to the government.

https://www.freezenet.ca/the-tumbler-ridge-shooting-was-tragic-making-it-an-excuse-for-government-surveillance-would-be-too/

#News #Privacy #Security #AI #BC #Canada #government #LawfulAccess #LLM #OpenAI #TumblerRidge #WarrantlessWiretapping

Liberal Party Changes its Mind, Pushes for the Passage of Warrantless Wiretapping

Fresh off of the passage of the budget, it seems that there is renewed interest of pushing a police state.

https://www.freezenet.ca/liberal-party-changes-its-mind-pushes-for-the-passage-of-warrantless-wiretapping/

#News #Privacy #BillC2 #Canada #LawfulAccess #LiberalParty #WarrantlessWiretapping

CSIS “Surprised” That Warrantless Wiretapping Would Receive Pushback

Canadians have pushed back against warrantless wiretapping for over 20 years now. This was apparently news to CSIS.

https://www.freezenet.ca/csis-surprised-that-warrantless-wiretapping-would-receive-pushback/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC2 #Canada #CSIS #LawfulAccess #WarrantlessWiretapping

Lawful Access Dies Again As Bill C-12 Gets Tabled

Opposition appears to have spooked the Canadian government as they have now removed Lawful Access from the border security bill.

https://www.freezenet.ca/lawful-access-dies-again-as-bill-c-12-gets-tabled/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC12 #BillC2 #Canada #LawfulAccess #WarrantlessWiretapping

Pierre Poilievre Says Conservatives Won’t Support Warrantless Wiretapping Bill

Conservative Party leader says he won't support Bill C-2 - the bill that smuggles in warrantless wiretapping.

https://www.freezenet.ca/pierre-poilievre-says-conservatives-wont-support-warrantless-wiretapping-bill/

#News #Privacy #Canada #Conservatives #LawfulAccess #PierrePoilievre #politics #WarrantlessWiretapping

An Analysis of Bill C-8 – Canada’s “Cyber Security” Bill

There's a lot going on in the world of tech these days and Bill C-8 is one bill being proposed. This is what we found.

https://www.freezenet.ca/an-analysis-of-bill-c-8-canadas-cyber-security-bill/

#News #Privacy #Security #Analysis #BillC8 #Canada #Cybersecurity #legislation #WarrantlessWiretapping #wiretapping

Liberal MP Says Bill C-2 “Clarifies” the Police Ability to Invade Your Privacy

Parliament resumes and so does the misleading and ridiculous statements. That applies to Bill C-2 which has rightfully drawn fire.

https://www.freezenet.ca/liberal-mp-says-bill-c-2-clarifies-the-police-ability-to-invade-your-privacy/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC2 #Canada #LawfulAccess #legislation #WarrantlessWiretapping

Open Media Posts Petition Against Canada’s Surveillance Bill

Bill C-2, which has lawful access buried in its provisions, has sparked a petition from Open Media.

https://www.freezenet.ca/open-media-posts-petition-against-canadas-surveillance-bill/

#BillC2 #WarrantlessWiretapping #Canada #OpenMedia #LawfulAccess #News #Privacy #Security #Surveillance

Liberals: We Are Demanding Warrantless Wiretapping Because Fentanyl

The Liberal party wants law enforcement to spy on everything you do without pesky oversight? Why? Because Fentanyl.

https://www.freezenet.ca/liberals-we-are-demanding-warrantless-wiretapping-because-fentanyl/

#News #Privacy #Security #LawfulAccess #WarrantlessWiretapping #Surveillance #Canada #Fentanyl #Crime #Statistics #ISP #Trump

Lawful Access Resurrected Again After Bill C-2 Gets Tabled

Canadian privacy nemesis, Lawful Access, appears to be back. It's part of what is now known as Bill C-2.

https://www.freezenet.ca/lawful-access-resurrected-again-after-bill-c-2-gets-tabled/

#News #Privacy #Security #BillC2 #Canada #ISP #surveillance #WarrantlessWiretapping #Wiretap