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UK Cancels Apple Backdoor Request Amid Privacy Concerns
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- Yvette Cooper retracted her request for Apple to create an iPhone "backdoor" due to White House pressure.
- Tulsi Gabbard announced the UK will cancel its order for Apple to bypass encryption.
- Privacy advocates cautioned that a backdoor could jeopardize the security of millions.
- The UK government highlighted its commitment to security cooperation with the US while safeguarding privacy.
