Summary
The UK has withdrawn its request to access Apple users' encrypted data. The request would have required Apple to create a "back door" to its encrypted data, which Apple opposed. Apple previously removed its toughest security option from the UK market and began legal action against the request.
Key Facts
- The UK originally asked Apple for access to encrypted data of its users globally.
- Apple has a security feature called Advanced Data Protection (ADP) that prevents anyone but the user from accessing their data.
- Apple cannot view data protected by ADP because it would require breaking its own encryption.
- Apple removed the ADP feature from the UK market in response to the request.
- Apple is taking legal action against the UK government regarding the request.
- The UK has withdrawn its request for access to the encrypted data.
- The issue is connected to a law called the Investigatory Powers Act.
- A legal agreement between the US and UK allows data sharing for law enforcement.
