Apple is retracting its Advanced Data Protection feature, which secured iCloud data with encryption, in response to a British government request for access to users' data. This decision, effective Friday, is linked to amendments in the Investigatory Powers Act, enabling the government to compel companies for data access. Apple had previously opposed these amendments, fearing secret orders to violate encryption. The withdrawal aims to appease the British government amid ongoing discussions about user privacy and security, but it's unclear if this will satisfy the government’s demands for a backdoor.
Apple's decision to remove the Advanced Data Protection feature for iPhone users in Britain stems from a government request for a backdoor to access iCloud data.
The British government amended its Investigatory Powers Act, compelling companies to provide data to law enforcement, which led to Apple's decision to withdraw its encryption feature.
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