Apple appeals UK encryption backdoor demand
Briefly

Apple is formally appealing a UK order requiring the establishment of encryption backdoors, emphasizing that the issue extends beyond the UK market. The company aims to prevent a global precedent that could encourage other nations, like France, Australia, and Canada, to implement similar requirements. Analysts stress that if the UK succeeds in enforcing this demand, it could create a domino effect, with European countries potentially following suit. Success in Apple's appeal could redefine this narrative, asserting that other nations cannot impose backdoors on their products.
Apple's appeal against the UK's encryption backdoor order aims to prevent a domino effect of similar tactics from other governments, emphasizing privacy and security.
If Apple lets the UK order stand, it could set a precedent for other countries to pursue similar tactics, particularly in Europe—where the risk is substantial.
Read at Computerworld
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