Podcast
Root Causes 606: What Is the UK Online Safety Act?


Hosted by
Tim Callan
Chief Compliance Officer
Jason Soroko
Fellow
Original broadcast date
April 17, 2026
The UK Online Safety Act intends to force vendors who sell hardware and software to allow the government to scan end-to-end encrypted communication on end devices. We once again marvel at governments seeking to undermine the security of their own citizens.

