UK Drops Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor, Says US Intelligence Chief
The UK has withdrawn its request for Apple to implement a backdoor into its encrypted communication services, according to US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The now-abandoned demand was part of previously undisclosed discussions involving Gabbard, former US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance alongside UK officials. The revelation comes after growing debate over government access to private data and the implications for user security and privacy.
This marks a significant win for digital privacy advocates and sets a precedent against weakening end-to-end encryption.
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