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The United Kingdom government has secretly requested that Apple build a backdoor into its iCloud service, granting the government unrestricted access to users’ private data. This revelation deeply concerns me – it is a blatant overreach that threatens privacy, security and civil liberties. I have been using Apple devices and services since 2006 and I trust the company. Apple has built its reputation on user privacy and is unlikely to comply. The company has previously … More → The post The UK’s secret iCloud backdoor request: A dangerous step toward Orwellian mass surveillance appeared first on Help Net Security.
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