The UK government has abandoned its requirement for Apple to implement a backdoor to encrypted data, as confirmed by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard indicated that this decision was reached while ensuring Americans' private data and civil liberties are protected. Previously, the UK issued a Technical Capability Notice under the Investigatory Powers Act, prompting Apple to appeal. Although the UK has not formally confirmed the dropped demand, intervention from US Vice President JD Vance was influential in reaching this resolution.
The UK has dropped its demand that Apple create a backdoor for government security officials to access encrypted data, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Gabbard wrote that she has 'been working closely with our partners in the UK... to ensure Americans' private data remains private and our Constitutional rights and civil liberties are protected.'
Reports surfaced in February that the UK served Apple with a secret order, known as a Technical Capability Notice, under its Investigatory Powers Act (IPA).
The BBC said it 'understands Apple has not yet received any formal communication from either the US or UK governments.'
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