Apple Appeals UK Mandate to Disable iCloud Security Features
Apple has formally appealed a UK government order demanding the removal of iCloud's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for British users. The feature, which provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, has become a flashpoint in the global debate over privacy versus surveillance.
The UK Home Office's Technical Capability Notice would force Apple to weaken security for UK residents, creating a backdoor for government access. Privacy advocates warn this sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine data security worldwide.
This confrontation highlights the growing tension between tech companies' privacy commitments and governments' surveillance demands. Apple maintains it will never intentionally build backdoors into its encryption systems.
