Home Office "is basically going to have to back down" as Apple's political connections prove their worth yet again.

Both officials said the UK decision to force Apple to break its end-to-end encryption—which has been raised multiple times by ...

Apple killed its iCloud's end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February after being hit by a Technical Capability ...

Apple's reputation for providing a private and secure experience for people who use its products and services is among the ...

But Apple said no, and it looks increasingly like that will be that. It’s an odd feeling to see a developed and, in global ...

While iCloud encryption is still installed in Apple devices, the lack of ADP allows the firm to access and share user data with law enforcement, if presented with a warrant.

Apple’s refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.

After all, there’s no need for encryption “backdoors” if you hand the government the encrypted data, and the keys to unlock it; but most Western customers didn’t notice or care. In the years since, ...

The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next By Kevin Williams, CNBC • Published March 18, 2025 • Updated on March 21, 2025 at 1:10 pm ...

By refusing to weaken its encryption standards, Apple aims to maintain user trust and uphold its reputation as a privacy-focused organization. However, this stance comes with potential consequences.

-- The encryption on Apple 's iPhone has led the way when it comes to protecting consumers' privacy, providing a barrier so impenetrable that even Apple says it does not have a way to access a ...