UK security officials have directed Apple to implement a backdoor that allows unrestricted access to encrypted iCloud backups, violating user privacy. This requirement stems from the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, which broadens the surveillance abilities of UK intelligence and police authorities. Even though the directive applies internationally, Apple has yet to respond officially. The move could compel Apple to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection from UK users, though this would not resolve the government's requirement for accessing data from other countries.
Security officials from the UK's Home Secretary's office mandated Apple to create a backdoor for accessing iCloud backups, raising significant concerns about privacy.
This unprecedented demand would compel Apple to provide access to encrypted files globally, challenging established privacy norms.
Apple might reconsider offering its Advanced Data Protection in the UK, yet this won't satisfy demands for data access from users outside the UK.
The UK’s Investigatory Powers Act has set a worrying precedent, urging tech companies to comply with extensive surveillance requests.
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