Apple challenges UK demand for encrypted cloud access

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Apple has filed a legal challenge at the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal against a new technical capability notice that would require access to encrypted cloud backups of British users. Apple argues any backdoor would weaken security for everyone and cannot be limited to authorised access. Privacy groups are also challenging the same powers, while the Home Office says the measures include strict safeguards and are necessary for public safety. An earlier, broader UK demand on access was withdrawn after US diplomatic concerns, and the current case could influence future rules on encryption and law enforcement access.

Apple filed legal challenge over access to encrypted cloud backups.