VANCOUVER—In a world dominated by data, where information is shared at the speed of a keystroke, Canada’s new justice minister says striking a balance between individual rights and the digital economy is keeping him up at night. Eight tech and social-media companies, including Facebook, YouTube, Google and Twitter, also agreed to support it. The video was immediately reposted on numerous sites and the accused allegedly posted a manifesto beforehand that included conspiracy theories and hateful memes. The path forward requires the protection of Canadians’ personal information in a world where data is a commodity that drives business. It’s a “large and complex problem,” and that’s why he says he will work alongside the ministries of innovation and democratic institutions.

Source: thestar May 23, 2019 10:01 UTC