The Lead Untangles: Apple users lose ADP in the UK sparking security vs privacy row

Apple said it was “deeply disappointed” that it must now disallow UK customers this highest level of security - Kevin Gopal explores the ins and outs of the issue

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Apple customers in the UK will no longer be able to use Advanced Data Protection (ADP) after refusing government demands to build a back door that would allow law enforcement agencies access to user data stored on iCloud.

Ministers insisted police and security agencies need to be able to access photos an…