US says UK has withdrawn demand to access Apple users' encrypted data
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The UK has withdrawn its request to access Apple users' encrypted data.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- The UK has withdrawn its request for access to the encrypted data.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.
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