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UK Government Demands Backdoor Access to iCloud Data

10/5/2025

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The United Kingdom government renewed its demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data for British users.
This follows Apple’s February 2025 decision to disable Advanced Data Protection after a prior request.
Apple says it will not create encryption-bypassing mechanisms; Privacy International says the move weakens security for all users; the US government is no longer pressing the UK.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom government renewed its demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data for British users.
This follows Apple’s February 2025 decision to disable Advanced Data Protection after a prior request.
Apple says it will not create encryption-bypassing mechanisms; Privacy International says the move weakens security for all users; the US government is no longer pressing the UK.