Apple's UK encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors
Briefly

Apple is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the UK government concerning access to encrypted customer data stored on its cloud servers. The tech company has appealed a technical capability notice issued by the Home Office, which demands cooperation for law enforcement purposes. This notice specifically targets Apple's Advanced Data Protection service, known for its strong encryption that limits data access to users only. Attempts by UK media organizations to attend the tribunal hearing were unsuccessful, highlighting concerns over transparency in these critical legal discussions regarding privacy and national security.
Apple's legal battle with the UK government centers on encrypted customer data, with the tech firm appealing a demand for access to its Advanced Data Protection.
The UK government issued a technology capability notice to Apple requiring assistance for law enforcement, to which the tech giant responded with an appeal.
UK media's attempt for press access to the tribunal hearing was denied, raising concerns about transparency in legal proceedings involving national security.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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