UK Backs Down on Apple's Encryption Backdoor Demand
Britain has withdrawn its demand for Apple to create a backdoor to encrypted data, potentially compromising user security. This decision, confirmed by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, followed negotiations involving President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reflecting ongoing global cybersecurity debates.
In a significant development, the UK has retracted its demand for Apple to provide a backdoor to encrypted data, a move that has sparked a global discussion on privacy and security. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the decision, revealing months of negotiation with international leaders.
The decision was made public on a social media platform, reflecting a move towards protecting user privacy from potential exploitation by cybercriminals and authoritarian regimes. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged with international counterparts, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to reach this conclusion.
While Apple remained silent on the statement, the tech giant's challenge against the UK order at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal highlighted its long-standing commitment to user privacy. As cybersecurity concerns escalate globally, this move may set a precedent in the technology sector for balancing government requests with individual privacy rights.
(With inputs from agencies.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Apple
- encryption
- privacy
- cybersecurity
- backdoor
- UK
- US
- Tulsi Gabbard
- Keir Starmer
- negotiation
Google News