Cornered by the UK's Demand for an Encryption Backdoor, Apple Turns Off Its Strongest Security Setting
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Cornered by the UK's Demand for an Encryption Backdoor, Apple Turns Off Its Strongest Security Setting
"Apple's decision to disable the Advanced Data Protection feature for U.K. users reflects a commitment to privacy but affects user security, prioritizing principle over access."
"By refusing to create a backdoor for the U.K., Apple emphasizes the risks of compromising system security and protecting user data on a global scale."
In response to the U.K.'s demands for a backdoor that would compromise user data security, Apple has discontinued the Advanced Data Protection feature for users in the U.K. This decision aligns with Apple's long-standing policy against creating backdoors, which they argue increases risks of hacking and fraud for all users globally. Although this action could leave U.K. citizens more vulnerable, it reflects a commitment to user privacy and security. Policymakers, particularly in the U.S., have raised concerns about foreign government pressures that could lead to significant security compromises.
Read at Electronic Frontier Foundation
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