Apple pulls data protection tool instead of caving to UK demand for a backdoor

Ars Technica
By Ashley BelangerFeb 21, 2025, 11:40 am641 pts
After the United Kingdom demanded that Apple create a backdoor that would allow government officials globally to spy on encrypted data, Apple decided to simply turn off encryption services in the UK rather than risk exposing its customers to snooping. Apple had previously allowed end-to-end encryption of data…

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