Undisclosed UK Order Demands Apple Create Cloud Access Backdoor

Security officials in the UK have issued a secret order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for accessing the content of any user's cloud data worldwide, potentially impacting both user privacy and tech company autonomy.

- This mandate seeks access to fully encrypted material and sets a concerning precedent among major democracies.

- The order reflects ongoing tensions between tech companies and governments over user privacy and surveillance capabilities.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/07/apple-encryption-backdoor-uk/