Researcher warns Canada’s Lawful Access Act would weaken encryption
Original title: Built-In Weakness: Lawful Access and Encryption in the Age of AI-Powered Cyber Threats
Kate Robertson told a Canadian Internet Society discussion that systems should be repaired rather than given new access holes.
Citizen Lab senior research associate Kate Robertson spoke on October 23, 2026, about legal concerns raised by Canada’s proposed Lawful Access Act. The discussion was hosted by the Canadian Internet Society. She argued for repairing and preventing vulnerabilities instead of adding weaknesses to everyday communications systems.
Unconfirmed: The item is a short event note and does not quote the bill or state its status.
- The talk focused on lawful access and encryption amid AI-powered cyber threats.
- Robertson said Canada should not drill more holes into communications systems.
- The available text does not describe bill text, a vote, or a timeline.
- Organizations
- Canadian Internet Society
- Countries
- Canada
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Senior research associate Kate Robertson spoke about the legal concerns that Canada’s proposed Lawful Access Act poses with the Canadian Internet Society. The post Built-In Weakness: Lawful Access and Encryption in the Age of AI-Powered Cyber Threats appeared first on The Citizen Lab.
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