The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has ruled against UK government efforts to maintain secrecy over Apple's legal challenge regarding alleged backdoor access to encrypted data. Apple claims the Home Office lacks authority under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to issue orders that circumvent user privacy. This has sparked tensions between the UK and the US, particularly due to concerns regarding US citizens' data. The tribunal's decision followed pressure from media and civil rights groups advocating for transparency in legal matters.
The tribunal's ruling emphasizes the importance of open justice, rejecting government efforts to keep details of Apple's legal challenge secret regarding UK law enforcement's access to encrypted data.
The IPT confirmed Apple’s complaint against the Home Office’s technical capability notices, a critical issue that has raised tensions internationally, particularly with US lawmakers.
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