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Why Apple's disabling of iCloud encryption in the UK is bad news for everyone

The UK's demand for an encryption backdoor in iCloud, and Apple's response, have repercussions that go far beyond national borders, threatening user privacy and security worldwide.

USA Today · 4d

Apple drops advanced encryption for UK iCloud users amid government pressure

Security officials argue that encryption hinders criminal investigations, while tech firms defend it as essential to user privacy.

Apple Says ‘No’ to UK Backdoor Order, Will Disable E2E Cloud Encryption Instead

A backdoor into iCloud end-to-end encryption would defeat the purpose of the feature, so Apple is pulling it from the UK altogether.

Apple forced to withdraw Advanced Data Protection in UK

BBC on MSN · 9h

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

Apple has made headlines by pulling its most advanced data security tool for UK customers. It is removing Advanced Data Protection (ADP) after the Home Office asked for the right to be able to access data which it is applied to - something even Apple itself cannot currently do.

Brits unmoved by loss of Advanced Data Protection – and Apple needs to change that

With strong encryption, aka end-to-end encryption (E2EE), only your devices hold the key. If a government asks Apple to hand over copies of your iMessages, for example, it cannot do so because the company doesn’t have the key needed to decrypt them.

Tech Advisor on MSN · 21h

Apple forced to withdraw Advanced Data Protection in the UK

Apple is known for its strict data protection practices, but the company has been forced to downgrade its security in the UK. Any UK users who have not already enabled its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encryption will now lose the opportunity to do so.

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Apple is right not to bow down to the UK government's encryption backdoor request - but users should still be angry

In a bid to boost its surveillance efforts, the UK Government's Home Office reportedly requested a ‘backdoor’ be built into ...

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UK users are losing a key Apple security feature, raising questions about the future of privacy

Apple users in the United Kingdom will no longer have access to a key data security feature for iCloud storage: Advanced Data ...

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Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands

UK security services reportedly demanded a backdoor to access encrypted files from users worldwide. Apple has stopped ...

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Apple Removes Cloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order

Apple Inc. is removing its most advanced encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK, a stunning development that ...

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Signal May Exit Sweden If Government Imposes Encryption Backdoor

Meredith Whittaker, Signal's CEO, has threatened to pull the company out of Sweden if a proposed government bill requiring ...

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Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access

Apple says it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded ...

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Apple's iOS 18.4 public beta drops with new features you'll want to try

Public beta 1 tweaks such features as Apple Intelligence, Image Playground, and CarPlay. Here's what else you'll find.

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Apple Warns UK iPhone Owners It Will Remove Encryption Protection

Apple has just removed Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Users in the U.K. Here’s what it means and why it’s a big change ...

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Apple’s UK Privacy Fight Is Noble But Shortsighted

If the tech giant hopes that killing encryption will cause public upset and deter other governments, it’s probably wrong.

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