Apple's alleged UK encryption battle sparks political and privacy backlash

A report outlines an alleged UK Home Office technical capability notice compelling Apple to enable decryption of targeted iCloud data and Apple’s private appeal of the order at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, during which Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection for UK users. U.S. legislators and UK civil liberties groups argue the hearing should be public, citing the wide reporting on the order and its significant implications for end-to-end encryption, cybersecurity, and open justice.