Apple has announced that its Advanced Data Protection encryption feature will no longer be available for new users in the UK following a government order requiring backdoor access to encrypted data stored in the cloud. This privacy-protecting feature, which was implemented in late 2022, aimed to enhance security for user data. The British government, through a technical capability notice under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, compelled Apple to provide access, which has raised significant concerns about privacy rights and governmental surveillance practices. Apple expressed disappointment, highlighting the risks of reduced data protection amid increasing data breaches.
Apple has confirmed that its Advanced Data Protection feature, which offered robust encryption, will no longer be available for UK users due to governmental demands.
The British government's secret order forcing Apple to provide backdoor access violates users' privacy rights and raises concerns over government surveillance.
In response to the UK government's demands, Apple expressed disappointment, stating that the lack of advanced protection amid rising data breaches is alarming.
The Investigatory Powers Act of 2016 has raised serious ethical questions regarding the balance between national security and individual privacy rights.
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