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Some Canadian banks blocking personal AI agents amid security concerns

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Johnson, D. (2026, October 28). Some Canadian banks blocking personal AI agents amid security concerns. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/some-canadian-banks-blocking-personal-ai-agents-amid-security-concerns/article_2a546cf6-db21-5197-9165-d4548981033e.html

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Canada's major banks are restricting third-party artificial intelligence tools from accessing their online banking systems due to security concerns. On Wednesday, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) spokesperson Jeff Lanthier confirmed the policy change, stating that RBC will block direct access for AI agents to its digital platforms.

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As of October 28, 2026, RBC, one of Canada's largest banks, has blocked third-party artificial intelligence (AI) agents from accessing its online banking services directly. This decision was confirmed by Jeff Lanthier, an RBC spokesperson, in a statement released on the same day. The move is aimed at enhancing security and protecting customer data amid growing concerns about unauthorized access to financial information through AI tools. Other major Canadian banks are reportedly considering similar measures but have not yet made official announcements.

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TORONTO - Some of Canada’s largest banks have moved to disallow third-party AI agents from accessing online banking. asserted

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RBC spokesperson Jeff Lanthier confirmed the move in a statement Wednesday, saying the bank has decided to block third-party personal AI agents from direct access to authenticated RBC digital properties, including online banking. asserted

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Some Canadian banks blocking personal AI agents amid security concerns

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