Wednesday, February 12, 2025

UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The UK government has demanded to be able to access encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide in its cloud service. Currently only the Apple account holder can access data stored in this way - the tech giant itself cannot view it. The demand has been served by the Home Office under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which compels firms to provide information to law enforcement agencies.

Comments

This will be interesting. I don't believe there isn't a back door though.

#1 | Posted by GalaxiePete at 2025-02-12 05:08 PM

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