Canada - Canada's online surveillance bill threatens Web users' rights

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders expresses its deep concern about Bill C-30, also known as the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act, introduced in the House of Commons on 14 February by Canada's minister for public safety, Vic Toews. “The fight against online child pornography is a legitimate aim, but it should not be waged at the expense of protecting rights and freedoms on the Internet,” the press freedom organization said. “By rubber stamping excessive monitoring of all Web users and (...)

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