The article discusses allegations from Conservative MP David Davis that the government is misusing the concept of national security to conceal the number of Technical Capability Notices (TCNs) it issues to telecoms and internet companies. These TCNs allow government access to encrypted communications, raising privacy concerns. Following a controversial notice against Apple that led to protests from privacy advocates, Apple has now challenged the order. The Home Office maintains its refusal to disclose TCN numbers citing national security concerns, suggesting a lack of transparency in governmental surveillance practices.
The government is being dishonest in its use of 'national security' as a smokescreen to avoid telling the public how often it has ordered tech companies to hand over data or undermine encryption.
Rather than comply with the order, Apple withdrew its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service from the UK in February, and is now challenging the order in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
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