The UK’s battle for access to encrypted services could define how companies are able to safeguard customer data in the futureApple will challenge a UK government demand to access encrypted customer data at a high court hearing in London on Friday.The appeal will be considered by the investigatory powers tribunal, which investigates claims the domestic intelligence services have acted unlawfully. Continue reading...
Apple is challenging a UK government demand for access to encrypted customer data, specifically regarding its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service. Human rights groups are also challenging the demand, arguing it creates a dangerous "backdoor." The legal battle, taking place at the Royal Courts of Justice, centers on the proportionality of the government's request and its compatibility with human rights. The hearings are largely secret, hindering Apple's ability to challenge the government's case. The UK government claims it's not seeking "blanket" access and has informed US counterparts. This case, stemming from the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), could set a precedent for other encrypted services like WhatsApp.
