Canada's Bill C-65 aims to boost voting but faces backlash for potential privacy breaches.

Canada's proposed Bill C-65 aims to amend the Canada Elections Act to boost voter engagement and confidence but faces criticism for weakening privacy laws for political parties. Critics argue the bill could allow parties to collect sensitive personal data like ethnicity and religion without proper safeguards, potentially undermining voter trust. The bill fails to incorporate core privacy principles and has sparked concerns over data misuse similar to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

November 12, 2024
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