Google refuses to deny it received encryption order from UK government

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers says Google would be barred from disclosing a U.K. Technical Capability Notice (TCN) under the Investigatory Powers Act, mirroring reports that Apple is contesting such a secret order in a closed British court; the members argue the gag rules impede congressional oversight and undermine privacy and cybersecurity, while experts call the U.K. government’s refusal to confirm or deny the orders unsustainable.