Uk Blindsides Us Intelligence with Apple Backdoor Request, "a Violation of American's Privacy and Civil Liberties"
The UK Government reportedly requested Apple build an encryption backdoor without proper authorization under the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act, which extraterritorial powers could be invoked globally. The Director of National Intelligence is investigating this reported request, calling it a 'clear and egregious violation of American's privacy and civil liberties'. This incident highlights the tensions surrounding information sharing agreements between countries and the concerns over backdoors in encryption technologies.
- The secrecy surrounding this request raises questions about the UK Government's adherence to international norms and its willingness to compromise on issues like data protection and human rights.
- How will this incident affect the US-UK relationship, particularly if a similar demand is made by another country or government entity?