Apple contests UK government's encryption backdoor request

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Apple's appeal against the UK government will likely be heard in secret. The company is contesting a request to create a backdoor in its encryption, which it opposes, stating it will "never build a back door." Recently, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection service from UK devices after the government's request. A poll showed that 67% of TechRadar readers support Apple's stance on privacy, while only 8% are comfortable with government access to encrypted data. The appeal will be reviewed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, which investigates claims against UK intelligence services. Concerns have been raised about privacy violations and potential vulnerabilities from such a backdoor.


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