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C-59: Taking Action to Stop the Spying

Right now, critical reforms to National Security legislation are being discussed by Parliamentary committee. But the reforms need some major fixes for our digital rights to be properly protected.
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Protecting encryption: our message to Five Eyes

With Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US all poised to challenge our right to encryption, we’re sending a message about what’s at stake for our privacy and security.
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National Security reforms: major step forward, but fail to tackle many of Bill C-51’s biggest problems

The government’s new National Security Act 2017 will need to be substantially strengthened as it progresses through Parliament to protect the privacy of Canadians
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Dear Editor: The UK needs strong encryption

With a new Government elected in the UK, let's make sure that digital privacy is top of mind for all MPs -- strong encryption saves lives, and we need to Save Our Security in the UK!
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Home Office leak reveals secret plan to end encryption

A shocking leak reveals Home Office plans to gain real-time access to our texts AND force companies like WhatsApp to break the security on its own software.
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3 cheers for your secret data, from your not-so-secret admirers at OpenMedia

We’re rolling out a slew of privacy events and tools this spring - ‘cause we honour the security of our beloved community and always put safety first!
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Join the #YourNatlSec twitter chat and tell Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Canadians want privacy reforms

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is asking for your feedback in an online discussion – let’s make sure we speak out!

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Encryption (HBO)

The one and only John Oliver joins the encryption debate.
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Encryption backdoors put us all at risk

The security of the Internet as we know it is based on encryption – so why are authorities trying to break it?
Image for Dear world leaders: We need you to stand up for encryption

Dear world leaders: We need you to stand up for encryption

We’ve joined with our friends at Access Now in a new global initiative to defend strong encryption.

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