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UK government orders Apple to open a backdoor into all encrypted iCloud accounts


The British government has ordered Apple to allow blanket access to user data stored online. The "technical capability notice" demands a backdoor into its encrypted iCloud services,...

The "technical capability notice" demands a backdoor into its encrypted iCloud services, which state agencies can use to access backups of any global customer without a court order. Critics argue that obliging Apple to create a backdoor could set a dangerous precedent, potentially leading other countries to demand similar access. "We are extremely troubled by reports that the UK Government has ordered Apple to create a backdoor that would effectively break encryption for millions of users," said Rebecca Vincent, Big Brother Watch's interim director of privacy.

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