Hi everyone,
A serious privacy battle is unfolding, and it could impact users worldwide. According to a Washington Post report, the UK government has issued Apple a “technical capability notice” under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act. This means Apple is being legally required to break the Advanced Data Protection encryption in iCloud to give law enforcement access to user data.
This is exactly what privacy advocates and security professionals have feared for years.
What’s Happening?
* The UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, often called the Snoopers’ Charter, makes it a criminal offense to disclose government surveillance demands.
* Apple cannot legally delay compliance even if they appeal.
* The only option Apple may have is to turn off Advanced Data Protection for all UK users rather than weaken encryption for everyone.
* The law applies not just to UK citizens but to anyone physically in the UK, meaning travelers and visitors from other countries could also lose access to secure iCloud backups.
Why This Matters
* If Apple complies, UK law enforcement will gain a backdoor into iCloud backups, a major step toward mass surveillance.
* Other countries, such as Australia, which has similar laws, may soon follow suit.
* This sets a dangerous precedent: If one government can force encryption backdoors, others will demand the same access.
What You Can Do to Protect Your Data
– Use Local Backups – Instead of relying on iCloud, manually back up your iPhone to a Mac or PC.
– Turn Off Automatic iCloud Backup – This prevents unencrypted backups from being uploaded.
– Use End-to-End Encrypted Apps – Apps like Signal or ProtonMail ensure your messages remain private.
– Consider a VPN – A VPN might help UK users spoof their location to keep Advanced Data Protection enabled, but it’s unclear whether Apple will enforce location-based restrictions at the device level.
– Stay Informed – Privacy laws are shifting fast. Watch for updates on how this unfolds.
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All the best,
Max Roberts