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The demand for access to global Apple users’ data by the UK has been withdrawn, according to the US director of national intelligence. Tulsi Gabbard mentioned on X that the UK has decided to abandon its request for a “back door” from the tech giant, which would have compromised the encrypted data of American citizens. Despite this announcement, Apple has not yet received any formal communication from either the US or UK governments.
The UK issued a formal notice to Apple in December, requesting access to encrypted data from its users worldwide. However, Apple’s strict security tool, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), prevents anyone other than the user from viewing their files. Apple made it clear that they have never created a backdoor or master key for their products and services, and they never will. In response to the notice, Apple withdrew ADP from the UK market and initiated legal proceedings to challenge the order.
Privacy campaigners expressed relief at the news of the withdrawal of the demand. Sam Grant from civil rights group Liberty stated that if true, this decision is highly welcomed. He emphasized the dangers of creating a back door into citizens’ private data, highlighting the risks it poses to personal and national security. Jim Killock from the Open Rights Group echoed these concerns, noting that the UK’s powers to undermine encryption are still present in law and could jeopardize user security.
While an existing agreement, the Data Access Agreement, permits the US and UK governments to share data for law enforcement purposes, the potential threat of backdoor access remains a concern for privacy advocates. They caution against leaving open avenues for future governments to exploit encryption vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of protecting user data and privacy
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