U.S. pressure allegedly leads to Britain abandoning push for Apple iCloud access
The United Kingdom has recently withdrawn its mandate for Apple to unlock encrypted files belonging to American citizens, a decision that comes months after it issued a confidential order in January. This move follows weeks of discussions between Washington and London and has been met with relief in the tech community.
The UK's decision is significant as it upholds the CLOUD Act, a law that prohibits the US and UK from directly demanding access to each other's data. This act is designed to protect privacy and civil liberties, a cause that has been championed by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who confirmed the shift in a statement.
Apple responded to the January order by suspending its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service in the UK and challenging the order. The company's stance drew criticism in Washington, with officials claiming it violated the CLOUD Act. As of now, Apple has not made a statement regarding the recent development.
Ashish Singh, the Chief Copy Editor at the platform, has been a keen observer of this situation. Fluent in tech jargon, Singh has been working in the field since 2020. Prior to his current role, he worked for Times Internet and Jagran English.
The UK's decision is facing growing pressure, with concerns about its impact on privacy and civil liberties. It remains uncertain if Apple will bring back its ADP service for UK users after the government backs off.
When not editing, Ashish Singh is likely fueling his gadget habit with coffee, planning his next virtual race, or plotting a road trip to test the latest in-car tech. His dedication to tech journalism, coupled with his passion for the latest gadgets, makes him an invaluable asset in this rapidly evolving field.
As this story unfolds, we will continue to monitor developments and bring you the latest updates. Stay tuned for more on this and other tech news.
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