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Apple Bows to UK Pressure: Advanced Data Protection Gets the Boot
Apple discontinues Advanced Data Protection service in the UK after government pressure, leaving users wondering who’s got the keys to their digital kingdom. Looks like the only ‘backdoor’ Apple planned was the one leading out of the UK!
Hot Take:
Oops, they did it again! Apple’s latest move to drop its Advanced Data Protection service in the UK is causing more drama than a British soap opera. It seems the tech behemoth has finally decided to play nice with the UK government, much to the dismay of privacy enthusiasts who were hoping for a more James Bond-esque showdown. Now, instead of end-to-end encryption, UK iCloud users may just end up with end-to-end exasperation.
Key Points:
- Apple discontinues Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users.
- UK government allegedly influenced the decision by requesting a backdoor.
- ADP was launched in December 2022 as an end-to-end encryption service.
- Apple initially resisted the UK government’s request.
- The decision aligns with the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act (IPA).
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