UK Reportedly Withdraws Demand to Access Encrypted iCloud User Data, easing tensions with Apple over privacy rights.
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UK Drops Push to Access Encrypted iCloud Data UK Reportedly Withdraws Demand to Access Encrypted iCloud User Data The long-running privacy dispute between Apple and the UK may finally be easing. UK Reportedly Withdraws Demand to Access Encrypted iCloud User Data , a move that could mark a major win for digital privacy advocates. According to U.S. intelligence officials, the British government has agreed to step back from its controversial demand targeting Apple’s cloud encryption. Image : Google A Major Reversal on Apple iCloud Encryption Former U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that the UK dropped its plans to require Apple to provide a backdoor into iCloud. The demand would have allowed authorities to bypass encryption, raising serious concerns about civil liberties and data security for users worldwide. Apple Had Resisted UK’s Secret Demand Sources told the Financial Times that while the order is set to be rescinded, it has not yet been formally withdrawn. The BBC also reported that Apple has not rece…
