Data Expert Warns Encryption Laws could have Catastrophic Outcomes
A University of Wollongong data expert has labeled the government's proposed encryption laws delusional and warns they could have catastrophic consequences.
The changes would force technology companies to help police access encrypted messages.
Professor Katina Michael, from the School of Computing and Information Technology says the powers are unprecedented and have no oversight.
She is speaking to ABC reporter Kelly Fuller.
Citation: Katina Michael with Kelly Fuller, “Rushed Encryption Laws Herald a Watering Down in National Security”, ABC Illawarra: Radio, 6 December 2018, https://soundcloud.com/kelfuller/data-expert-warns-encryption-laws-could-have-catastrophic-outcomes