UK Reportedly Withdraws Demand to Access Encrypted iCloud User Data

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By Tim HardwickAug 19, 2025, 4:32 am243 pts
The British government has agreed to withdraw its controversial demand to access Apple users' encrypted iCloud data, according to the U.S. director of intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard said in a post on X (Twitter) the UK had dropped its plans to force Apple to provide a back door that would have "enabled access to…

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