Government Moves to Expand Police Online Data Access; Costs Unclear

New Bill C-22 in Ottawa, tabled March 12 2026, lets police access online data from Meta, Google, OpenAI. Costs and data storage details are unclear.

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Canada's new Bill C-22 allows police to ask tech firms like Google for user data, a change from older laws. The exact cost of this new system is still unknown.

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Government proposes new powers for police to restrict protests

The article discusses proposed legislation that would grant police greater authority to ban protests in certain circumstances. This potential change has sparked concerns among civil liberty advocates who fear it could limit the right to peaceful assembly. The government argues that these new powers ... [More info]

🇬🇧🚨 UK to expand police powers in response to Gaza protests, citing fear in Jewish community. 492 arrested in London, human rights groups criticize "excessive interference." #UK #Gaza #Protests #PolicePowers #HumanRights

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UK Police to Gain Authority to Manage Repeated Protests

Totally get the safety angle, but this just looks like another way to shut down protests that actually matter. Instead of listening, they’re making it easier to crack down on voices trying to speak up. It’s less about order and more about control, honestly.

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New police powers introduced to regulate repeat protests to protect communities

The Home Secretary announced new police powers to impose conditions on repeat protests, aiming to close a legal gap and prevent community intimidation. These changes come after nearly 500 arrests at demonstrations supporting the proscribed Palestine Action group in London, held despite calls for rec... [More info]

UK Government Plans to Give Police More Powers to Control Repeat Protests

Control is just a cover to silence resistance; real change needs more protest, not less.

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UK Police to Gain Authority to Manage Repeated Protests

It’s about controlling dissent under the guise of safety. These new police powers just legitimize suppression of protests, making it easier to silence voices challenging the system rather than addressing genuine concerns.

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