UK Government Demands Global Backdoor for Apple's Encrypted iCloud Data
Security officials in the United Kingdom have reportedly demanded that Apple provide government access to all data stored on iCloud by any Apple user worldwide. According to Washington Post sources familiar with the matter, the order—issued last month—requires Apple to create a back door into its encrypted storage, granting blanket access rather than assistance with unlocking a single account.Under the reported directive, Apple is being asked to implement a technical capability that would allow U.K. law enforcement to view fully encrypted material across its global user base. This measure, allegedly carried out under the powers granted by the U.K.'s Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (often referred to by critics as the "Snoopers' Charter"), represents an unprecedented request among major democracies. Rather than targeting a specific account or incident, the order calls for a broad surveillance tool that would affect users around the world.A document known as a technical capability notice has been served to Apple by the office of the Home Secretary. The notice compels the company to ensure that encrypted data stored on iCloud can be accessed when required for law enforcement purposes. The law also makes it a criminal offense for Apple to reveal details about the demand, preventing any public discussion or confirmation of its existence.Continue ReadingShare Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube
Security officials in the United Kingdom have reportedly demanded that Apple provide government access to all data stored on iCloud by any Apple user worldwide. According to Washington Post sources familiar with the matter, the order—issued last month—requires Apple to create a back door into its encrypted storage, granting blanket access rather than assistance with unlocking a single account.
Under the reported directive, Apple is being asked to implement a technical capability that would allow U.K. law enforcement to view fully encrypted material across its global user base. This measure, allegedly carried out under the powers granted by the U.K.'s Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (often referred to by critics as the "Snoopers' Charter"), represents an unprecedented request among major democracies. Rather than targeting a specific account or incident, the order calls for a broad surveillance tool that would affect users around the world.
A document known as a technical capability notice has been served to Apple by the office of the Home Secretary. The notice compels the company to ensure that encrypted data stored on iCloud can be accessed when required for law enforcement purposes. The law also makes it a criminal offense for Apple to reveal details about the demand, preventing any public discussion or confirmation of its existence.
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Under the reported directive, Apple is being asked to implement a technical capability that would allow U.K. law enforcement to view fully encrypted material across its global user base. This measure, allegedly carried out under the powers granted by the U.K.'s Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (often referred to by critics as the "Snoopers' Charter"), represents an unprecedented request among major democracies. Rather than targeting a specific account or incident, the order calls for a broad surveillance tool that would affect users around the world.
A document known as a technical capability notice has been served to Apple by the office of the Home Secretary. The notice compels the company to ensure that encrypted data stored on iCloud can be accessed when required for law enforcement purposes. The law also makes it a criminal offense for Apple to reveal details about the demand, preventing any public discussion or confirmation of its existence.
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