Apple challenges UK government order for ’back door’ access

Published 07/04/2025, 11:48
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Investing.com -- Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL). is contesting a directive from the British government to establish a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems, as confirmed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) on Monday.

The IPT, in its written judgment, disclosed that it had turned down a request from the UK government to keep the basic details of the case, including the fact that Apple was the petitioner, confidential. The tribunal’s decision to decline the government’s application for privacy underscores its commitment to transparency in such cases.

Apple’s appeal against the UK government order marks a significant development in the ongoing global debate around data privacy and government access to encrypted information. The tech giant’s resistance to creating a ’back door’ into its encrypted cloud storage systems demonstrates its stance on protecting user data.

The specifics of the British government’s order, including the reasons for requesting access to Apple’s encrypted cloud storage, were not disclosed in the IPT’s written judgment. The tribunal’s decision and Apple’s appeal continue to draw attention to the delicate balance between user privacy and national security.

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