The UK government plans to abandon its demand requiring Apple to create a 'back door' for accessing encrypted user data. After months of negotiation, led by US officials, the government acknowledged that the mandate could infringe on civil liberties and impact industry perception negatively. In protest, Apple initiated legal actions against the demand, stating its commitment to user privacy. This reversal significantly reflects the ongoing tensions between technology companies and government policies concerning data privacy and encryption.
"Over the past few months, I've been working closely with our partners in the UK, alongside @POTUS and @VP, to ensure Americans' private data remains private and our Constitutional rights and civil liberties are protected," Gabbard wrote.
As a result, the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a 'back door' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties.
Legal experts warned that the move could harm industry perception of the UK, noting that the country would 'no longer be seen as a safe destination for personal data'.
Apple refused to comply and announced plans to remove access to ADP for UK users. The tech giant began legal proceedings to challenge the demand.
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