Apple has made headlines by pulling its most advanced data security tool for UK customers. It is removing Advanced Data Protection (ADP) after the Home Office asked for the right to be able to access data which it is applied to - something even Apple itself cannot currently do.

Apple has confirmed it is removing one of its most powerful data security features from use in the UK after a row with the government. Advanced Data Protection (ADP), is an opt-in tool on Apple’s iCloud service which meant only an account holder could access the “majority” of file types such as photos or notes,

Apple is reportedly refusing to let the UK government into its end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups—so Advanced Data Protection is being pulled. Here's what you need to know.