Apple discontinues Advanced Data Protection in UK due to government data access demand

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-21 16:32:26

Apple is discontinuing Advanced Data Protection for UK users due to government demands for access to encrypted user data. The feature employs end-to-end encryption, preventing even Apple from decrypting stored content. UK users can no longer enable ADP, but data under standard encryption remains accessible to Apple and law enforcement with a warrant.

Privacy advocates and experts criticize the decision, warning of weakened digital security and global implications. US lawmakers express concerns over potential impacts on intelligence-sharing agreements between the UK and the US. The UK government has not confirmed or denied issuing the request, maintaining its policy of non-disclosure on operational matters.



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