Apple has announced that it will be removing the Advanced Data Protection feature for iPhone users in Britain, which allowed for the encryption of iCloud data. This decision comes after the British government requested that Apple create a back door to access user data stored in the cloud.
The government’s request, which came in a secret order earlier this year, was made under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, allowing for the compulsory handing over of data to law enforcement agencies. Apple’s decision to eliminate the feature is a response to this demand and a way to avoid creating a back door to users’ cloud data. The company has emphasized that it has never built a back door or master key to any of its products or services.
The removal of Advanced Data Protection means that iPhone users in Britain will no longer have encrypted iCloud data, making more information accessible to British authorities. This clash between Apple and the British government echoes a similar dispute the company had with the FBI in 2016 over unlocking an attacker’s iPhone in the San Bernardino case.
Apple’s stance on privacy and encryption has been highlighted in recent years, with the company promoting its devices as offering high levels of security and privacy for users. The decision to remove the encryption feature in response to government demands reflects the ongoing debate over data privacy and security in the digital age.
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