Apple warns Canadian bill could force it to weaken device encryption


Stephen Nellis
Contributor

Apple has publicly opposed a Canadian bill that the company says could require it to break the encryption of its devices if passed.

Bill C-22 was proposed by Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, which gained a parliamentary majority last month and is currently being debated in the House of Commons.

Canadian law enforcement officials say the bill would help them investigate security threats earlier and act more quickly. It is part …

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