Apple has decided to pull its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users following a request from the Home Office to access user data. Rather than comply with this request, Apple will halt new sign-ups to ADP and revoke existing access later. ADP offered an extra layer of security with end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only users could access their iCloud data. Now, while standard encryption remains, the added protection of ADP will not be available to UK customers, raising concerns about data security and privacy.
Apple's removal of Advanced Data Protection in the UK highlights the tension between user privacy and government surveillance demands, impacting millions of users' data security.
The company stated that despite requests from the UK Home Office, it would halt new sign-ups and later revoke existing access for users already on ADP.
ADP, known for its end-to-end encryption feature, provided a higher level of data protection that ensured only users could access their information, not even Apple.
Although standard encryption will still protect users' data, those desiring the enhanced security of ADP will be unable to enable it after the change.
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