RE: LeoThread 2025-02-16 22:47

Apple ordered by the UK government to grant access to users’ encrypted data.

Last week, an article in the Washington Post revealed the UK had secretly ordered Apple to provide blanket access to protected cloud backups around the world. However, Apple itself doesn’t have access to it at the moment, only the holder of the Apple account can access data stored in this way.

The main goal for the Home Office is an optional feature that turns on end-to-end encryption for backups and other data stored in iCloud. This feature is called Advanced Data Protection.

The EFF recommends users should turn off the option to create iCloud backups should the UK get its way. There is no backdoor that only works for the “good guys” and only targets “bad guys.” It’s all or nothing, and the bad guys will have enough money to find alternatives, while regular users may run out of free options if governments keep doing this.

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