Meta Opposes Surveillance Tool Requirements in Canada's Bill C-22

Meta has called on the Canadian government to revise Bill C-22 while voicing opposition to any mandated integration of surveillance tools. The company made its position clear in a formal submission regarding the legislation. Meta opposes mandated integration of surveillance tools, according to its statement.

@FirstSquawk reported that Meta called on the government to revise Bill C-22. " In its submission, Meta argued against provisions that would require private companies to build or incorporate specific surveillance capabilities into their platforms. The company maintained that such mandates could compromise user privacy and set problematic precedents for technology regulation.

Officials at Meta stated that the current draft of Bill C-22 requires significant changes to avoid imposing undue burdens on digital platforms. They emphasized the need for clearer boundaries between government responsibilities and private-sector obligations in matters of public safety and law enforcement.

The company's intervention highlights ongoing tensions between Canadian lawmakers and major technology firms over the scope of online regulation.

Meta's statement underscores a broader industry concern that compulsory surveillance integration could erode trust in digital services.