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The British government is pushing Apple to break its own encryption, demanding access to private iCloud data worldwide.
The deets: Apple’s Advanced Data Protection, launched in 2022, locks down iCloud with end-to-end encryption, meaning even Apple can’t access user files.
UK officials want that changed, arguing it hinders criminal investigations.
The problem: Encryption is what keeps user data safe. Apple built this system so only users can access their files—not governments, not hackers, not even Apple itself.
If Apple caves, it’s not just the UK—every government will want the same backdoor.
Big picture: The UK says this is about fighting terrorism. But tech experts warn that breaking encryption won’t just affect criminals—it will weaken security for everyone.
Apple hasn’t budged yet, but this could set a dangerous precedent.
