Apple, iCloud and encryption

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 iCloud end-to-end encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor
In an unprecedented step, Apple caved to a reported U.K. government’s demand to prevent users from using end-to-end encryption in iCloud.
Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK Amid Government Backdoor Demands
Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection iCloud feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to
Apple iPhone users losing key security feature and what it means for you
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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 halts Advanced Data Protection in the UK: What it means for your iCloud data
Apple pulls its advanced data protection service from UK iCloud accounts amid government requests for backdoor access.
US examining whether UK's encryption demand on Apple broke data treaty
U.S. officials are examining whether the UK broke a bilateral agreement by reportedly demanding that Apple build a "backdoor" allowing the British government to access backups of data in the company's encrypted cloud storage systems.
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 Protection. It’s a relatively small change, but privacy experts worry it could have ripple effects for data privacy around the world.
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
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
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.
Trump Slams Apple’s iPhone Security Nightmare—‘You Can’t Do This’
Apple has a security nightmare on its hands that’s showing no signs yet of coming to an end. For the first time, the ...
Apple revokes iCloud's Advanced Data Protection in the UK over government privacy dispute
Apple has removed its strongest iCloud data protection for customers in the UK, as a refusal to comply with a government ...
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Rather than add a backdoor, Apple decides to kill iCloud encryption for UK peeps
Apple won’t turn off ADP. UK customers who attempt to enable the feature will now see an error message, while those who ...
Use Apple Invites to Organize Your Next Event
Apple is clearly keen to make the event creation process as straightforward as possible in Apple Invites: From the front ...
The Cod War And Apple Advanced Data Protection. The UK Lost Both.
When it comes to the fundamentals of security, I think that on this Big Tech (eg, Apple) is right and Big Gov (eg, the UK) is ...
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor
According to a letter seen by 9to5Mac, the Trump Administration is investigating whether the UK may have broken a ...
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US spy chief directs legal review of UK’s Apple backdoor demand
Tulsi Gabbard called the order, which demands Apple permit the United Kingdom backdoor access into global users’ iCloud ...