I used to think "internet and phone access is a given," but apparently Canada is about to create a law that would allow the government to secretly cut off internet and phone services 😳💡
And when deciding on this bill (called Bill C-8), the privacy watchdog organization that's supposed to protect privacy wasn't consulted at all. Isn't that a bit scary? I thought I'd share this 🥺✨
What Is Bill C-8?
Simply put, it's a bill that would allow the government to suddenly shut down internet or phone access if there's an important reason 📵
For example, if they judge "terrorism or something dangerous might happen," they'd have the authority to block communications.
But what's scary is that "what counts as an important reason" and "how they'll shut it down" seems pretty secretive 💭
What Was the Privacy Watchdog Doing?
Normally when making important laws like this, it's standard to consult privacy protection experts and watchdog organizations to check if there are any problems.
But this time, Canada's privacy watchdog (basically the "guardian of personal information") wasn't included in the discussion at all 😭
This means there's a possibility of missing dangerous aspects or problems in the law 💦
Makes you wonder "will it be okay...?" right?
Why Keep It Secret?
The government says the reason is "to protect security and safety," but actually, too much secrecy risks limiting citizens' freedoms without them knowing 😮💨
It's kind of like when you're taking a walk and suddenly the road is blocked off? You don't even know why and it's frustrating 💬
Summary
- A bill is moving forward in Canada to give the government authority to secretly shut down internet and phone access 📵
- The privacy watchdog wasn't consulted when deciding on this bill 😳
- Too much secrecy might harm citizens' freedom and peace of mind 💭
Personally, I think communications are essential to everyone's life, so I wish there was a bit more transparency.
Wouldn't you hate it if your communications were suddenly cut off without your knowledge? 🤔✨
Hatena
