QSA's Week in Telecoms (#5, 2024)
CRTC's fibre access decision under review; Senate debates telecom cybersecurity; Broadband Fund's Indigenous focus; Bell challenges CRTC fibre ruling; CRTC's consumer protection push.
Start Date: 2024-11-02
End Date: 2024-11-08
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Senate Committee on National Security Reviews Telecom Cybersecurity Bill
On November 4, the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs discussed Bill C-26, which proposes amendments to the Telecommunications Act to enhance cybersecurity. Various experts, including Jennifer Quaid from the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, expressed the need for prevention measures and safe harbour legislation. Concerns over data collection and encryption were raised by Kate Robertson from the Citizen Lab, recommending Federal Court oversight. The discussion also touched on procedural fairness and SME support, with calls for bill amendments to ensure international alignment and fair compensation mechanisms.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
