UK Demands Apple Create Global Encryption Backdoor

Apple faces pressure from the UK government to weaken its encryption, raising global privacy and security concerns.

The UK issued a secret order requiring Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016.
The demand would compromise Apple's end-to-end encryption globally, affecting billions of users and creating potential vulnerabilities for cyberattacks.
Apple may consider withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection feature or even iCloud services entirely from the UK to avoid compliance.
Critics warn that the move could set a precedent for other governments and undermine global cybersecurity and privacy standards.
US officials have expressed concern, highlighting conflicts with recent recommendations to strengthen encryption against state-sponsored cyber threats.