Signal warns it could exit Canada over lawful-access bill (opens in new tab)

Signal warned it could leave Canada if required to comply with proposed Bill C-22, a lawful-access measure that privacy advocates and technology companies say could weaken encrypted messaging.Highlights:Metadata concern: Citizen Lab senior research associate Kate Robertson said Bill C-22 could force messaging apps to collect metadata.Encryption assurances: Robertson said government officials were reluctant to commit to protections for encryption.Broader company response: Citizen Lab named Met...