I think that human beings in general are always suspicious of government power—that's a trait we all share—and are inclined to worry about any interventions that might curb their individual freedoms.
I'm not an expert on the communications law that you referred to. Ms. Laidlaw would be a more appropriate expert on that.
It's important to note that while people often feel threatened by government interventions, wise government interventions that are aimed to protect people and to protect their freedoms. I'm not an expert on whether these laws do that or not, but I can certainly sympathize with people's worries.