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Apple vs. Big Brother: UK Demands iCloud Backdoor, Privacy Advocates Facepalm
In the latest twist of global privacy vs. security, the UK is demanding Apple provide a backdoor to users’ iCloud data, sparking a bipartisan uproar. The Snooper’s Charter strikes again, leaving us to wonder if UK law enforcement has mistaken itself for a tech support team. Who knew privacy could be so… transparent?
Hot Take:
Oh, the UK! The land of tea, crumpets, and apparently, secret orders for access to your iCloud. Who knew Big Ben would be chiming in on your private data!
Key Points:
- UK issued a secret order to Apple for access to users’ iCloud data worldwide.
- Bipartisan US lawmakers demand transparency and public debate on the issue.
- Apple challenges the order in the UK’s Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
- Critics warn it could set a dangerous precedent for global privacy.
- Proposed reforms to the CLOUD Act aim to bolster oversight of international data-sharing.
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