A Surveillance Treaty in Disguise: Canada Signs UN Cybercrime Convention | Hacker News
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Canada has signed a UN cybercrime convention, but Hacker News commenters warned it could expand government surveillance.
Critics said the treaty may legitimize broader data access, including metadata collection and facial recognition, under the fight against cybercrime.
The thread shifted toward calls for stronger digital-rights laws and better privacy protections instead of new international conventions.
Some argued that global agreements do little to stop online criminals while risking civil liberties and user privacy.