Apple is once again contesting a legal directive from the United Kingdom government that seeks access to its users' encrypted data within the country, according to TechCrunch. The tech giant has reportedly lodged a complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
The challenge stems from a "technical capability notice" issued by the UK government, a secret legal order compelling access to user data, even if encrypted. Critics view this as a demand for a backdoor into Apple's cloud backups, particularly those protected by Advanced Data Protection (ADP), which employs end-to-end encryption rendering data inaccessible to Apple itself. This marks the second such confrontation; a similar order in early 2025 was dropped after U.S. intervention. Following the initial demand, Apple removed ADP for UK users. The government issued a second order in October, which Apple is now actively opposing through legal channels. Apple has not commented on the matter.
Source: TechCrunch
Kelley Damore is Chief Content Officer at CyberRisk Alliance, where she leads content strategy across the company’s digital brands, research, communities and live events serving CISOs and security practitioners. At CyberRisk Alliance, she is focused on delivering 365-day engagement, trusted journalism and actionable insights to help security leaders navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Kelley Damore is Chief Content Officer at CyberRisk Alliance, where she leads content strategy across the company’s digital brands, research, communities and live events serving CISOs and security practitioners. At CyberRisk Alliance, she is focused on delivering 365-day engagement, trusted journalism and actionable insights to help security leaders navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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