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Apple's Data Encryption Changes in the UK Explained


Apple on February 21 withdrew its Advanced Data Protection feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to...

When attempting to activate ADP, they'll see a notice stating "Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection in the United Kingdom to new users." The UK government issued a " technical capability notice" under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), demanding that Apple create a backdoor allowing British security officials to access encrypted user data globally. In a statement accompanying the withdrawal of ADP, Apple said that it "remains committed to offering our users the highest level of security for their personal data and are hopeful that we will be able to do so in the future in the United Kingdom."

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