Apple Pulls Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in UK Amid Government Backdoor Demands

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By Tim HardwickFeb 21, 2025, 10:17 am181 ptsTop
Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection iCloud feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data, according to Bloomberg. The move comes after UK officials secretly ordered Apple to provide unrestricted access to encrypted iCloud content worldwide.…

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