On March 13, 2025, Privacy International alongside Liberty filed a legal challenge against the UK government over its use of intrusive surveillance powers. The complaint arises from the government's demand for Apple to provide access to encrypted iCloud data, jeopardizing user privacy worldwide. Additionally, Apple has responded by withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection for UK users and is believed to be taking legal action against the government. The case revolves around Technical Capability Notices (TCNs), secretive orders compelling companies to facilitate government surveillance, raising ongoing concerns about privacy and the implications of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
On 13 March 2025, we filed a complaint against the UK government challenging their use of dangerous, disproportionate and intrusive surveillance powers to undermine the privacy and security of people all over the world.
Technical Capability Notices (TCNs) are secret orders that could compel any company in any jurisdiction... to facilitate the UK's use of its investigatory powers, potentially reducing the service's security.
The UK government's demand for Apple to provide access to encrypted data threatens the privacy and security of users globally, prompting Apple to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection for UK users.
Privacy International, alongside Liberty, is challenging the purported Technical Capability Notice served on Apple, highlighting ongoing concerns about transparency related to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
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