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Privacy at Risk? UK Orders Apple to Unlock Encrypted iCloud Data

by Sham
February 7, 2025
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  • The UK issued a notice demanding broad access to Apple’s encrypted cloud data, sparking privacy concerns.
  • Apple warned it might withdraw advanced security features from Britain rather than create a “back door.”
  • Tech giants like Meta and Signal argue that the UK’s Online Safety Act threatens end-to-end encryption on messaging platforms.

The UK government has issued a “technical capability notice” to Apple, demanding broad access to encrypted user data stored on Apple’s cloud services, according to a report from The Washington Post. The notice reportedly grants sweeping access rather than targeted data requests, a move without precedent in major democracies.

JUST IN: 🇬🇧 UK government issued a "technical capability notice" to Apple under the Investigatory Powers Act

Demanding the creation of a backdoor to its encrypted iCloud services 👀

This would grant UK security agencies access to users' encrypted data globally 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bxfkfCFayl

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) February 7, 2025

The Debate Over Encryption and Privacy

The UK’s request stems from its Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, which consolidates authorities to intercept and access communications. Security officials argue that encrypted data hinders criminal investigations, but tech companies like Apple have long defended encryption as essential to user privacy. Apple’s Advanced Data Protection feature ensures that only users—not even Apple—can unlock their stored data.

computerworld.com

Apple’s Stance on Privacy vs. UK Regulations

Apple previously told UK lawmakers it would never create a “back door” to bypass encryption and warned it might have to withdraw advanced security features in Britain if required by law. The situation echoes Apple’s 2016 battle with the U.S. government, when it refused to unlock an encrypted iPhone belonging to a shooter in the San Bernardino case.

Wider Industry Pushback

The demand has heightened tensions between the UK government and tech giants, with companies like Meta (WhatsApp) and Signal criticizing the UK’s Online Safety Act of 2023. These firms argue that the law could undermine end-to-end encryption on messaging platforms, threatening user privacy and security on a global scale.

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