Paris attacks put Canada's Internet privacy laws at risk

As the title says, the terrorist attack in Paris, France will put Canada's internet privacy at risk.

There is a risk that the attacks will renew calls to go beyond Bill C-51, by restricting the use of encryption technologies that are widely used. The Paris attacks have also escalated calls to reconsider plans to reform Canadian privacy and surveillance law, a key election promise from the Trudeau government. Read More.

In other words,encryption technologies that are widely used by financial institutions, health care providers and a growing segment of the public groups may be restricted. Read more here. According to Wikipedia, Bill C-51 will make it easier for government agencies to share information about individuals easily. Bill C-51 is suppose to improve safety for Canadians in three ways:

by making “preventive arrest” easier when police suspect someone may be planning to carry out a terrorist activity; by strengthening Canada’s “no-fly list”; and by improving communication and coordination on potential threats among federal agencies.

My reaction: We don't have much privacy on the internet anyway. For one thing, people can are always sharing personal information on social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter. The only people who really care about internet privacy are the ones who have something to hide.

Online Gaming: The Modern Day Arcade

In today's top news story, a reader reminisces about the glory day of video game arcades and how he’s discovered a similar experience with online communities. Read more.

In other news, Jennifer Dougherty, of Janesville, Wisconsin, was indicted on federal sex charges on Wednesday after allegedly using an online video game to lure a 14-year-old boy to her home to have sex. If convicted, Dougherty could face up to life in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and a lifetime of supervised release. Read more.

Finally, it was originally reported that members of ISIS used the Playstation Network to plan out the attacks in Paris. But it turned out to be an error in reporting. However, according to kotaku.com, there's evidence that terrorists have taken advantage of online gaming services in the past. Read more.

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They’re using the internet better than we use the internet

ISIS recruits young men by promising them money, power, and women. They obviously use the internet to recruit these young  men.

United States officials are combating the ISIS's online propaganda with their own social media campaign with very little success.

This past week, Donald Trump, in an interview this week given to New Hampshire Today and spotted by BuzzFeed, suggested the US wasn't doing enough to stop ISIS. "They’re using the internet better than we use the internet," he said. "And we just don’t have a clue. I mean, our people don’t have a clue."


Ironically, Donald Trump doesn't have a laptop in his office, and he has his emails printed off. However, he does have a Twitter account.