Apple removes its advanced data protection feature (ADP) for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect after government requirements for access to encrypted user data.
Development was First reported by Bloomberg.
Adp for iCloud – this Optional installation This ensures that the proxies of the user retain a single access client’s access keys used to unlock the data stored in its cloud. This includes a backup of iCloud, photos, notes, reminder, safari bookmarks, voice notes and related data.
“We are seriously disappointed that the defenses provided by the DPP will not be available to our customers in the UK, given the constant lifting of data violations and other clients’ privacy threats,” Bloomberg said.
“ADP protects iCloud data using encryption at the end, which means that the data can only be decoded by the user who belongs to them, and only on their proxies.”
Customers who are already used by ADP will need to manually disable it on the not far, not a defined period in the report, as Apple “does not automatically disable it on their behalf.”
Unprecedented development only comes a few weeks after messages conclusion What the UK government has ordered Apple to build a back to access any iCloud Apple content.
According to the Washington Post, a requirement issued by the UK under investigative powers (IPA) AKA “SNOOPER Statute”, “requires the ability to view completely encrypted material, not just helping to hack a specific account”.
With the removal of ADP in the Apple region now offers only standard data protection for iCloud, which encrypts users’ data, but keeps encryption keys in its own data processing centers, making it accessible to law enforcement.
Last week US Senator Ron Wider and Congress member Andy Biggs send A letter to Tolsey Gabard, director of national intelligence, which urged the UK to withdraw his order, citing it, threatens the privacy and security of both the US people and the US government.
“If the UK does not immediately abolish these dangerous efforts, we urge you to overestimate the US-UK’s agreements and programs and programs, as well as the US intelligence exchange with the UK,” they added.
