US pressure allegedly leads to UK abandoning demand for Apple iCloud access backdoor
The British government has announced that it will oppose any demand that Apple provide access to encrypted iCloud data of American citizens, following weeks of discussions between Washington and London. This decision comes in response to the initial order issued in January 2025, requiring Apple to grant access to iCloud backups worldwide.
The UK's mandate drew criticism in Washington, with officials claiming it violated the CLOUD Act, a law that prohibits the US and UK from directly demanding access to each other's data. The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has been working closely with the UK, the White House, and the Vice President to protect Americans' private data and civil liberties.
In a move that has been met with relief in Washington, the UK has withdrawn its mandate for Apple to unlock encrypted files belonging to American citizens. However, it is uncertain if Apple will reactivate its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service for UK users following the government's withdrawal of the mandate.
Apple suspended its ADP service in the UK in response to the initial order, and the British government's decision was made on an unspecified date in August 2025. The decision was allowed to be made public by Apple after it received permission to do so.
Britain could still engage in further discussions with Apple on the matter. The US tech giant has not yet issued a statement regarding the situation.
Ashish Singh, the Chief Copy Editor at a leading platform, has been closely following the developments. Singh, who is fluent in "Geek" language and has been working in tech journalism since 2020, has worked for Times Internet and Jagran English. This is not the first time Singh has covered high-profile tech disputes; his expertise in the field has made him a trusted voice in the industry.
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