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Apple challenges UK demand for iCloud backdoor access

Apple filed a legal challenge against a UK Home Office demand to access encrypted iCloud data, marking a second attempt by the government to compel the tech firm.

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Apple has filed a legal challenge against a UK government demand to access encrypted iCloud data. The move follows a previous request the Home Office abandoned last year.

Apple has filed a legal challenge against a UK government demand to access encrypted iCloud data belonging to British users.1 The UK Home Office made the request for 'back door' access to iCloud data.1 This is the second time the Home Office has sought such access, having abandoned a previous request last year.1

Apple launched the legal complaint last month at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.1 Critics have argued that such demands could threaten the privacy rights of users globally.2

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  • The Investigatory Powers Tribunal is a UK judicial body that hears complaints about the use of investigatory powers by public authorities.1

  • Encrypted iCloud data refers to user information stored in Apple's cloud service that is protected by encryption to prevent unauthorized access.1

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