Finally, the survey suggests 47 per cent of Canadians think there is a right to “complete digital privacy,” while only 23 per cent think it is currently possible to have that privacy. The survey also suggests Canadians support data retention by telecom providers if authorities have a warrant to access the data. Your story assumes, without any justification, that Canadians support retention of data about a person before a warrant is granted. If you are reading the Star online, you’re using advanced “unbreakable encryption,” right now. Increased surveillance powers threaten the legitimacy of government and damage our democratic society.

Source: thestar November 27, 2016 05:22 UTC