Apple Removes Encryption Feature for UK Users Following Reported Government Backdoor Access Demand

Apple will no longer offer Advanced Data Protection for UK customers in response to the government's request for access to user data stored in iCloud. The UK government enforced the Investigatory Powers Act, mandating that Apple provide access to encrypted user data. Current users of Advanced Data Protection will have their access disabled in the future, and new users in the UK will not be able to activate the feature. Apple expressed disappointment with the ruling, deeming it an unprecedented infringement on privacy by the UK government.