# Canada's Data Access Bill Sparks Privacy Debate

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-05-26T23:39:49+00:00
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Canada’s government is moving forward with Bill C-22, a controversial overhaul that would let police ask companies if someone is a customer before requesting a warrant—and mandate that tech firms retain user metadata for a full year. The bill, a second attempt at reform after the first failed, has ignited fierce backlash from privacy advocates, Apple, Google, and encrypted messaging apps, who warn it’s an overreach. Some police even want longer retention. Murray Rankin, who consulted on the bill, was surprised the one-year rule was included—it wasn’t discussed during his meetings. Officials say it was added for transparency, despite concerns over cost and legal risks. The goal? Give Canadian law enforcement tools on par with allies to tackle terrorism and espionage in the digital age. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad6d1d56406405b7

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