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    UK demands for Apple backdoor condemned by US Intelligence chief

    By Mandy LiFebruary 28, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, criticises UK demands for Apple to create a backdoor to encrypted iCloud data.
    • Apple withdraws Advanced Data Protection feature from the UK market in response to the UK government’s order.

    What happened: The UK’s demand and Apple’s response

    The UK government has reportedly issued a secret order under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) of 2016, demanding that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted iCloud service. This would allow UK authorities to access user data stored in iCloud, including data from users outside the UK. In response, Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from the UK market. ADP provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, ensuring that only users can access their data. Apple’s decision to remove this feature has raised concerns about the UK’s approach to data privacy and security.

    US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has expressed serious concerns about the UK’s demand, calling it a “clear and egregious violation of Americans’ privacy and civil liberties”. Gabbard has requested a legal review to determine whether the UK’s order violates the bilateral Cloud Act agreement between the US and the UK. The Cloud Act is designed to protect citizens’ privacy rights while regulating how governments can request data across borders.

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    Why it’s important

    The UK’s demand for a backdoor into Apple’s encryption highlights the ongoing debate between national security and individual privacy. While the UK government argues that such measures are necessary for law enforcement and security investigations, critics warn that creating backdoors weakens overall security and can be exploited by malicious actors.

    Apple has historically opposed creating encryption backdoors, citing the potential for increased cyber vulnerabilities. The US’s involvement through the Cloud Act underscores the international implications of this issue, as it affects not only UK citizens but also Americans whose data could be accessed through such backdoors.

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    Mandy Li

    Mandy Li is an Community Engagement Specialist at BTW Media, having studied English at Chengdu University. Contact her at m.li@btw.media.

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