NP View: Mark Carney’s online surveillance state (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses Canadian government bills that could expand online surveillance and censorship, including banning VPNs, requiring data storage, and creating a digital safety commission to regulate online content.

• Bill C-22 could ban VPNs and force data storage by online service providers.
• Bill C-34 proposes age verification for websites with social components or AI chatbots.
• The Digital Safety Commission of Canada would adjudicate online content, including legal but offensive remarks.
• The bills raise concerns about privacy, surveillance, and potential abuse of power.