The secret order would give the UK access to encrypted backups belonging to any user — not just Brits.
  • Optional@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    “EU orders Apple to let anything in to the AppStore”

    Androiders: Yeah! Open that shit up! Stupid Apple!

    “EU orders encryption back door”

    Androiders: . . . Not like that!

    • bassomitron@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      16 days ago

      I had thought that 5+ years ago, Google, Apple, Meta, etc. all created “master” private keys that would allow them to unencrypt users’ data. At the time, the argument used was to combat CSA material/trafficking. I could be wrong, though. I’ll try looking it up later.

    • schizo@forum.uncomfortable.businessEnglish
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      16 days ago

      Oh, I’m pretty sure they fully understand how it works.

      They simply expect tech to roll over when commanded, and in this case, it does indeed look like Apple is going to do exactly that.

      • fuzzzerd@programming.devEnglish
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        16 days ago

        The article says Apple is opposed. Additionally, they’ve already offered E2E backups, but you had to opt in. Well know they’ve capitulated if/when they remove that option.

  • dance_ninja@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    In response to the order, Apple is expected to simply stop offering Advanced Data Protection in the UK. This wouldn’t meet the UK’s demand for access to files shared by global users, however.

  • Autonomous User@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    16 days ago

    Only possible because iOS fails to include a libre software licence text file, we do not control it, anti-libre software.

  • KoalaUnknown@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    E2E encryption is still available in the US for now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the government forces that to change soon.