Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection in UK Amid Allegations of Government Pressure

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Apple's Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature is removed in the United Kingdom.
Current users must disable ADP to continue using iCloud, as Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the United Kingdom to new users.
Apple expressed grave disappointment over the removal, citing rising data breaches.
Reports suggest UK government pressured Apple for a backdoor, which Apple denied.
Some iCloud data, like Health data, remains encrypted, but others revert to standard protection.
ADP is still available in other regions, maintaining high security.
Experts warn that this change increases vulnerability for UK users, with Dray Agha stating, Weakening encryption...sets a dangerous precedent for global privacy.

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Apple Discontinues ADP: Major Privacy Concerns

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Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK.
This decision allows Apple to access user data for authorities.
Experts argue that the change weakens the cybersecurity of UK users.
Professor Oli Buckley: Removing ADP is not just a symbolic concession...
Joseph Lorenzo Hall noted, The one thing we see with Commonwealth countries...
Apple has historically resisted government pressure to weaken encryption.

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Apple has decided to disable its most secure data storage option in the UK
This follows a secret government order under the Investigatory Powers Act
The order mandated Apple to create a backdoor for police to access encrypted iCloud data
Apple's move reflects a broader tension between tech companies and government demands
Experts warn that this move will compromise the security of U.K. users
Brandon Pugh stated, If we create a back door, is that a way that a bad actor... could exploit?
The implications extend to U.S. policy, raising concerns about American data privacy

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