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Apple Defies UK: Stands Firm Against Encryption Backdoor

4/8/2025

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Apple's fight against the UK government's push for a "backdoor" to encrypted iPhone data is set to take center stage, as the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has denied the government's plea for secrecy. In a bold move, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature in February, reaffirming its dedication to user security and staunch opposition to unauthorized access.

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Apple's fight against the UK government's push for a "backdoor" to encrypted iPhone data is set to take center stage, as the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has denied the government's plea for secrecy. In a bold move, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature in February, reaffirming its dedication to user security and staunch opposition to unauthorized access.