According to what was reported, Apple was requested by the UK government to create the rear door that would give security officials access to backups to encrypted users for users. If implemented, British security services will be able to access the backup of any user around the world, not only the British, and Apple will not be allowed to alert users that their encryption may be at risk.
Washington Post Reports The secret order, which was issued last month, is based on rights granted under the Power Act of the UK investigation of 2016, also known as the Snopers Charter. The officials seem to have demanded comprehensive access to the encrypted files that have been uploaded by any user around the world, rather than accessing a specific account.
In response, Apple is expected to stop providing encrypted storage service, protecting advanced data in the UK. This will not fulfill the UK request to access the files that global users share.
Apple has the right to appeal the notice on the basis of the cost of implementing it and whether the request is commensurate with safety requirements, but no appeal can delay the implementation of the original order.
“There is no reason to make the United Kingdom [government] You must have a decision to take a decision for citizens of the world whether they can take advantage of the proven security benefits that flow from comprehensive encryption. Apple told the British Parliament In March 2024, amid a discussion of amending the investigation powers law. She has It was previously pushed Against other attempts in the UK to legislate the background to encrypted communications.
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