Government issues new data demand for UK Apple users
16 hours ago
- #Data Privacy
- #National Security
- #Apple
- The UK government has issued a new order allowing it to demand access to personal data of Apple's British users for national security reasons.
- Apple maintains its stance on privacy, refusing to compromise on data protection globally.
- The new order replaces a previous one that demanded access to Apple users' data worldwide, which was withdrawn after US objections.
- Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool from the UK market and is pursuing legal action, with a tribunal hearing set for January 2026.
- Apple expressed disappointment over not being able to offer ADP in the UK, emphasizing the importance of end-to-end encryption for security.
- A judge ruled that the legal dispute between the UK government and Apple cannot be held in secret, siding with civil liberties groups.
- Privacy advocates warn that the new order could lead to similar demands on other companies, undermining global security.