5 h. ago What is Apple's data protection tool? The controversial encryption feature being axed

Advanced Data Protection (ADP) protects data stored in iCloud with end-to-end encryption, which means the data can only be seen by the user who owns it, and only on their trusted devices

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21 h. ago What is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection? Controversial feature explained

Apple will no longer offer Advanced Data Protection to its customers in the UK

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24 h. ago What is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection and why is it controversial?

The technology giant has confirmed it is removing the security feature from the UK after a stand-off with the Government.

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24 h. ago Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerableBusiness live – latest updatesApple has taken the unprecedented step of removing its strongest data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded “backdoor” access to user data.UK users will no longer have access to the advanced data protection (ADP) tool, which uses end-to-end encryption to allow only account holders to view items such as photos or documents they have stored online in the iCloud storage service. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Apple removes advanced data protection tool after UK government request

Users will now be more vulnerable to data breaches from bad actors, Apple says, after Home Office orderBusiness live – latest updatesApple has taken the unprecedented step of removing its strongest data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded “backdoor” access to user data.UK users will no longer have access to the advanced data protection (ADP) tool, which uses end-to-end encryption to allow only account holders to view items such as photos or documents they have stored online in the iCloud storage service. UK users will now be more vulnerable to data breaches from bad actors, and other threats to customer privacy, Apple said. It will also mean that all data is accessible by Apple, which can share it with law enforcement if they have a warrant. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Apple removes highest level of data protection from UK in row over Home Office demand

Apple said it was 'gravely disppointed' to be removing Advanced Data Protection (ADP) after the Home Office demanded access to encrypted files stored in the cloud

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