They've demanded Public Safety Minister Vic Toew's resignation, they've demanded Bill C-30 be scrapped entirely and they've threatened to release scandalous information about Toews.
They've told us to expect them, but they probably should have expected it was only a matter of time before Rick Mercer gave his own hilarious take on the hacker group.
Donning Anonymous' trademark Guy Fawkes mask disguise, Mercer offers some insight into who's really behind the hacktivism.
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Twitter Reacts To Vikileaks Resignation And Tory Online Surveillance Bill
UPDATE: On Monday Feb. 27, Liberal leader acknowledged that a Liberal staffer was behind the Vikileaks30 Twitter account that released information about Vic Toews' divorce. That person has been fired and Rae has apologized to the House Of Commons.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews faced an online backlash due to his championing of Bill C-30, the lawful access bill. Two hashtags, <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23donttoewsmebro -rt" target="_hplink">#donttoewsmebro</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/search?q=%23TellVicEverything" target="_hplink">#tellviceverything</a> became the vocal points of internet humour and commentary.
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What's In Online-Snooping Bill
Like similar legislation introduced in the past by both Conservative and Liberal governments, the new bill includes provisions that would:
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Warantless Online Info
Require telecommunications and internet providers to give subscriber data to police, national security agencies and the Competition Bureau without a warrant, including names, phone numbers and IP addresses. (CP)
Back Door Access
Force internet providers and other makers of technology to provide a "back door" to make communications accessible to police. (Getty)
Location, Location, Location
Allow police to get warrants to obtain information transmitted over the internet and data related to its transmission, including locations of individuals and transactions. (Alamy)
Preserve Data
Allow courts to compel other parties to preserve electronic evidence. (Alamy)
New Bill Is Different
However, unlike the most recent previous version of the bill, the new legislation:
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Less Data
Requires telecommunications providers to disclose, without a warrant, just six types of identifiers from subscriber data instead of 11. (Alamy)
Oversight
Provides for an internal audit of warrantless requests that will go to a government minister and oversight review body.
Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews is pictured. (CP)
Review After 5 Years
Includes a provision for a review after five years. (Alamy)
More Time To Implement
Allows telecommunications service providers to take 18 months instead of 12 months to buy equipment that would allow police to intercept communications. (Alamy)
Expanded Definitions
Changes the definition of hate propaganda to include communication targeting sex, age and gender. (Alamy)
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The Huffington Post Canada First Posted: 02/25/2012 11:19 am Updated: 02/25/2012 11:31 am