Toronto-Based VPN Provider Plans to Quit Canada over Lawful-Access Bill

A Toronto-based VPN provider, NordVPN, is planning to move its headquarters out of Canada due to concerns over the country's proposed Lawful Access Bill. The bill, which aims to give law enforcement agencies increased powers to access encrypted data, has sparked controversy among tech companies. NordVPN's CEO, Martin Varsavsky, expressed his opposition to the bill, stating that it would compromise user privacy and undermine the country's reputation as a tech hub. The company has already begun exploring alternative locations for its headquarters, with several European countries emerging as potential options. Varsavsky emphasized that the decision to leave Canada would be a last resort, but also made clear that the company would not compromise on its commitment to user privacy.