13.11.2014 - 14:19 [ Techdirt ]

Ontario Police Inspector Says He Wants A ‚Driver‘s License For The Internet‘

Canada‘s lawful access/cyberbullying bill (C-13) is still creeping through the country‘s legislative arteries and generally getting worse as time goes on — as is to be expected when adding cyberbullying to a long list of presumably thwartable horrors like terrorism, child molestation and drug smuggling. What‘s desired by many is a generous expansion of government and law enforcement powers. And those desiring this expansion have the horrific scenarios needed to back up their requests for more access.