UK once again demands backdoor to Apple's encrypted cloud storage
15 hours ago
- #Encryption
- #Privacy
- #UK Government
- UK government orders Apple to create a backdoor for British users' cloud data.
- New demand targets only UK citizens' data, unlike previous global access request.
- Apple withdrew its secure iCloud Advanced Data Protection service from the UK in February.
- Apple expresses disappointment over inability to offer Advanced Data Protection in the UK.
- Apple reiterates it has never and will never create a backdoor for its products.
- UK Home Office declines to comment on operational matters regarding the notice.
- Privacy advocates warn that compromising Apple's security could risk global user data.