According to TechCrunch , the legal battle between Apple and the UK government is escalating after the tech giant formally filed a challenge to an order to open a 'backdoor' in the iCloud encryption system.
Apple's Privacy Showdown and National Security
Apple has filed a case with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) to challenge a government data access order, according to a report by the Financial Times . The UK government's order requires Apple to create a 'backdoor' that would allow law enforcement to access user data in end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups. The UK government has cited national security surveillance laws to justify the request, while Apple has been adamant about protecting user privacy.
Apple challenges UK government ban on iCloud 'backdoor'
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Apple responded strongly by announcing that it would stop providing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) iCloud encryption feature to users in the UK. At the same time, the company also filed a petition with the IPT to directly challenge the government's order.
One point of contention is that Apple continues to offer advanced iCloud encryption in other markets, while the UK government order is said to cover user data outside the UK. The UK government claims that Apple has not fully complied with its request.
According to the Financial Times , this could be the first time the UK government's encryption-breaking powers have been contested at the IPT. It is believed that the trial is likely to be held in secret.
Apple declined to comment further on the development, but a spokesperson reiterated a previous statement, expressing disappointment that UK users were unfortunately losing access to a critical security feature.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/apple-chong-lai-lenh-mo-cua-icloud-cua-chinh-phu-anh-185250305215410932.htm
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