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The application was made by the Ministry of Interior under the Law of Investigation Powers, which legally prevents the details of said notices from being made public
The United States government has made similar applications in the past, but Apple has refused to comply. (Photo of the AP file)
The United Kingdom government, led by Keir Starmer, has requested access to encrypted data stored in Apple cloud service, which the account holder can only access the account, since Apple cannot see it due to your encryption system.
The application was made by the Ministry of Interior by virtue of the Law of Investigation Powers, which legally prevents the details of said notices from being public.
According to a BBC Report, Apple declined to comment on the matter, while the Interior Ministry declared that it does not comment on operational matters.
“We do not comment on operational matters, even, for example, confirm or deny the existence of such notices,” said the United Kingdom Interior Ministry.
Privacy International has strongly criticized the movement, describing it from an “unprecedented attack” to people’s private data. Caroline Wilson Palow, legal director of the charity, said: “This is a fight that the United Kingdom should not have chosen,” warning that the movement could be about oppressive regimes.
The government notice is aimed at the stored content using Apple’s advanced data (ADP) protection, which encrypts the data so that even Apple cannot access it. However, this subscription service comes with the risk that users cannot recover their data if they lose access to their account.
While the notice does not imply that the authorities will begin to inspect everyone’s data, it is believed to be a measure for national security concerns. The government would need to follow a legal process, provide a legitimate reason and obtain permission to access data from a specific account.
Apple has previously declared that it would consider withdrawing its security services from the United Kingdom market instead of meeting the demands of creating “rear doors” so that the authorities access the encrypted data.
Cybersecurity experts also warn that such vulnerabilities could be exploited by malicious actors once created.
Despite past attempts, no Western government has succeeded in forcing technological giants such as Apple to weaken their encryption standards. The United States government has made similar applications in the past, but Apple has refused to comply.
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