Apple's Data Encryption Changes in UK Explained

Apple's Data Encryption Changes in the UK Explained
Apple on February 21 withdrew its Advanced Data Protection feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access
US examining whether UK's encryption demand on Apple broke data treaty
U.S. officials are examining whether the U.K. broke agreements between the two nations with a reported demand that Apple build a backdoor into its encrypted cloud storage systems.
Why Apple's disabling of iCloud encryption in the UK is bad news for everyone
The UK's demand for an encryption backdoor in iCloud, and Apple's response, have repercussions that go far beyond national borders, threatening user privacy and security worldwide.
Apple pulls encryption feature from UK over government spying demands
UK security services reportedly demanded a backdoor to access encrypted files from users worldwide. Apple has stopped offering its end-to-end encrypted iCloud storage, Advanced Data Protection (ADP),
Apple pulls data protection feature in UK amid government demands
Apple is scrapping its most advanced security encryption feature for cloud data in Britain, the company said on Friday, an unprecedented response to government demands for access to user data.
Apple drops advanced encryption for UK iCloud users amid government pressure
Security officials argue that encryption hinders criminal investigations, while tech firms defend it as essential to user privacy.
Apple Says ‘No’ to UK Backdoor Order, Will Disable E2E Cloud Encryption Instead
A backdoor into iCloud end-to-end encryption would defeat the purpose of the feature, so Apple is pulling it from the UK altogether.
Apple forced to withdraw Advanced Data Protection in the UK
Apple is known for its strict data protection practices, but the company has been forced to downgrade its security in the UK. Any UK users who have not already enabled its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) encryption will now lose the opportunity to do so.
Concerns Over Apple's UK iCloud Encryption Deactivation
Apple's decision to withdraw iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom has privacy and security advocates worried that the British government could scan
UK users are losing a key Apple security feature, raising questions about the future of privacy
Apple users in the United Kingdom will no longer have access to a key data security feature for iCloud storage: Advanced Data ...
Apple is right not to bow down to the UK government's encryption backdoor request - but users should still be angry
In a bid to boost its surveillance efforts, the UK Government's Home Office reportedly requested a ‘backdoor’ be built into ...
Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access
Apple says it will stop offering an advanced data security option for British users after the government reportedly demanded ...
Apple Removes Cloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order
Apple Inc. is removing its most advanced encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK, a stunning development that ...
Apple Warns UK iPhone Owners It Will Remove Encryption Protection
Apple has just removed Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Users in the U.K. Here’s what it means and why it’s a big change ...
Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea
The British and Swedish demands are much wider. Using its Investigatory Powers Act — which critics have dubbed a “Snoopers’ ...
Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users
If a U.K. user has not already signed up for Advanced Data Protection, they will not be able to as of February 21, Apple said ...