A single UK judge is making a pivotal ruling regarding data encryption and personal privacy that may lead to the installation of surveillance backdoors in technology products. This secretive decision, which Apple is contesting, raises concerns about authoritarian overreach and has potential repercussions on global tech companies, including Google. Critics, including US officials, warn this could harm digital security, privacy, and civil liberties, with significant global implications as governments may be emboldened to demand similar measures.
"It's a real case of authoritarian overreach on steroids."
"The fact that it is happening at all will embolden governments globally to demand Apple, Google, and others install their own back doors, reducing digital security and privacy."
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