Apple is suing the UK government over a mandate to create a ‘backdoor' into iCloud for accessing encrypted data. This legal challenge is unprecedented and targets the Home Office's order under the Investigatory Powers Act, which Apple argues violates user privacy. In response, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature for UK users, compromising end-to-end encryption. Critics claim this government action threatens data privacy and allows excessive state surveillance, echoing concerns over national security and potential abuses of power.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/