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Canada To Mandate ISP Deep Packet Inspection

An anonymous reader writes "The Canadian government has proposed new legislation that would require ISPs to install deep-packet inspection capabilities. The proposal includes a laundry list of surveillance requirements, police review of ISP employees and technologies, and the mandated disclosure of a broad range of subscriber information without any court oversight."

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  1. Re:Just goes to show... by rubycodez · · Score: 2, Funny

    However, you do need one to molest your children and Grandma at the airport, and take naked pictures of your family

  2. Re:Why... by Nerdfest · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... is awesome.

  3. Re:Let's Just Hope... by ScrewMaster · · Score: 3, Funny

    But it keeps our officers in a never ending supply of free pot and cocaine.

    Which would be okay, but the fuckers won't share.

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    The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.