Signal hints it could leave Canada over lawful access bill
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Signal's vice president of strategy warns the company would rather withdraw from Canada than comply with Bill C-22, which threatens end-to-end encryption. This stance could impact Signal's user base in Canada, numbering around 1 million, and potentially disrupt the country's encrypted messaging landscape. The move could also set a precedent for other privacy-focused companies.
Signal's vice president of strategy said the firm “would rather pull out of the country” than comply with Bill C-22, which could threaten end-to-end encryption.