Apple Challenges UK Order to Break iCloud Encryption

The company has filed a legal appeal against a secretive demand under the Investigatory Powers Act, citing risks to global user privacy.

Apple has appealed to the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal to overturn a Technical Capability Notice demanding a backdoor to iCloud's end-to-end encryption.
The UK government issued the order in January under the Investigatory Powers Act, requiring Apple to weaken its Advanced Data Protection feature for iCloud users worldwide.
In response, Apple removed the Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK last month but argued the demand still jeopardizes global user privacy and security.
Critics, including U.S. officials, warn that the UK’s request risks violating international privacy agreements and could set a dangerous precedent for government surveillance.
The case, reportedly the first of its kind, may be heard this month, though details of the hearing are expected to remain secret due to national security concerns.