On February 21, 2025, Apple disabled its 'advanced data protection' for UK users, which includes end-to-end encryption for their data. This action is believed to be in response to secret orders from the UK government, which empowers them to compel companies globally to compromise user security without disclosure. Apple's inability to confirm receipt of such an order raises serious privacy concerns. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between government authority and user privacy, and a troubling trend towards diminished data security for UK residents.
As a result of a leak to the Washington Post on February 5 2025, we can assume this is because Apple have received one of these secret notices.
The UK Government has given themselves the power to serve companies anywhere in the world notices that order them to undermine the security of their users, products, or services in secret.
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