UK demands access to Apple users' encrypted data

The UK government seeks access to encrypted data stored by Apple users globally via a notice served under the Investigatory Powers Act. Currently, only account holders can access this data through Apple's Advanced Data Protection, which encrypts it so that Apple itself cannot view it.

While the government claims encryption helps criminals, Apple insists it will not weaken security measures. Compliance with such demands could lead to a withdrawal of services in the UK. Cybersecurity experts warn that creating back doors for data access puts user privacy at risk.

Privacy advocates call the move troubling, arguing it undermines civil liberties while failing to effectively combat crime.