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Apple Disables Advanced Encryption in UK Amid Government Pressure

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-22T11:14:16.203293+05:30

- Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for new users in the UK following government orders to create a backdoor for user data access. - ADP provided end-to-end encryption for various iCloud data, enhancing security for device backups, photos, messages, and more. - Apple expressed grave disappointment, citing the rising threat of data breaches and the importance of user privacy. - The UK government's demand falls under the Investigatory Powers Act, which compels companies to remove encryption and prohibits disclosure of such orders. - Existing ADP users have a grace period to disable the feature manually, while new users in the UK will not have access to it, raising concerns about user privacy and potential government surveillance. Source: [Gadgets 360](https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/apple-disables-advanced-data-protection-icloud-uk-backdoor-order-7767116), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/apple-removes-one-of-the-biggest-security-features-for-these-users-in-the-uk/articleshow/118462186.cms)

Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for new users in the UK following government orders to create a backdoor for user data access.
ADP provided end-to-end encryption for various iCloud data, enhancing security for device backups, photos, messages, and more.
Apple expressed grave disappointment, citing the rising threat of data breaches and the importance of user privacy.
The UK government's demand falls under the Investigatory Powers Act, which compels companies to remove encryption and prohibits disclosure of such orders.
Existing ADP users have a grace period to disable the feature manually, while new users in the UK will not have access to it, raising concerns about user privacy and potential government surveillance.

Source: Gadgets 360, The Times Of India