Let's hope Tulsi shows some backbone. The UK having access to my data is simply unacceptable.
Let's hope Tulsi shows some backbone. The UK having access to my data is simply unacceptable.
If you were planning a terrorist act in the UK then you would be... I think that's their point. But I don't support it at all and it's my government (not that I actually voted for them, mind you).Why in the hell should UK have access to my data? I don't fall under any UK jurisdiction so this is BS.
Why in the hell should UK have access to my data? I don't fall under any UK jurisdiction so this is BS.
For sure, but "the US is going to stop sharing all intel with you if you don't knock this off" might change some minds in Government.She has no authority in the UK.
The idea of getting into bed with an obese Putin appeaser is not going to go away easily.What Apple should do is announce that because of risks of this UK requirement, that Apple will be deprecating all Apple services (iCloud) in the UK and that that no new users will be allowed. Furthermore that existing users can expect to have renewals disabled in the future, depending on the specifics of this requirement. In addition, Apple may have to stop Apple sales in the UK.
Then, Apple should ask the UK government to publicly confirm that Android and others already have this functionality because if not, then it is unfair to Apple.
Then get in bed with Trump and let his big stick go to work.
I'd be happy with a quid for every parrot that chimes "pull out the the market, pull out of the market". It's the same simplistic claptrap every time something like this arises.
I love the way non entity keyboard warriors make absurd threats. Highly entertaining.For sure, but "the US is going to stop sharing all intel with you if you don't knock this off" might change some minds in Government.
Did you read the article? That's literally what the Members of Congress proposedI love the way non entity keyboard warriors make absurd threats. Highly entertaining.
"If the UK does not immediately reverse this dangerous effort, we urge you to reevaluate US-UK cybersecurity arrangements and programs as well as US intelligence sharing with the UK."
I think, considering the current people in charge, a lot of countries will be thinking the same about the US. Personally I’d be more than happy for the UK to stop sharing our intel with President Musk. I mean, Trump.For sure, but "the US is going to stop sharing all intel with you if you don't knock this off" might change some minds in Government.
I think, considering the current people in charge, a lot of countries will be thinking the same about the US. Personally I’d be more than happy for the UK to stop sharing our intel with President Musk. I mean, Trump.
"If Apple is forced to build a backdoor in its products, that backdoor will end up in Americans' phones, tablets, and computers," the lawmakers wrote, going on to express concerns about the security of sensitive data stored by government agencies on Apple devices.
I can tell you she probably threw the letter in the trash and most likely have told the NSA to start wiretapping the two senators to see if they are threat to this administration’s agenda. They probably want this backdoor also and they will do anything including use of force to get Apple to comply.But in a letter sent Thursday to national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) warned that the British order poses significant risks to Americans' privacy and security.
I suspect that the response will be tariffs.
Members of key congressional oversight committees have called on the United States' new top intelligence director to pressure the United Kingdom to withdraw its controversial demand for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted user data stored in iCloud, according to The Washington Post.
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Last week The Post revealed that a secret UK order, issued under the Investigatory Powers Act last month, demanded Apple to provide access to data protected by its Advanced Data Protection feature, which offers end-to-end encryption for iCloud storage. The mandate would apply globally, potentially affecting users worldwide, including Americans.
But in a letter sent Thursday to national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) warned that the British order poses significant risks to Americans' privacy and security. The bipartisan pair suggested that if the UK doesn't back down, the US should consider limiting intelligence sharing and cybersecurity cooperation between the two countries.
"If Apple is forced to build a backdoor in its products, that backdoor will end up in Americans' phones, tablets, and computers," the lawmakers wrote, going on to express concerns about the security of sensitive data stored by government agencies on Apple devices.
The legislators also pointed to recent Chinese hacking campaigns as evidence that backdoors intended for law enforcement could be exploited by malicious actors. They referenced the "Salt Typhoon" attacks, which targeted phone networks by exploiting systems designed for law enforcement surveillance.
Apple has long opposed the UK's plans to demand access to iCloud encrypted content, or indeed any form of backdoor in its encrypted services. By contrast, US law enforcement has historically resisted end-to-end encryption, but recent major cyber attacks have led to increased support for stronger security measures.
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Article Link: US Lawmakers Urge Intelligence Chief to Fight UK iCloud Backdoor Order
Yes, values like purchasing $400 million in "armored electric vehicles" from Tesla.They no longer share American values of freedom, commerce, industry, or other essential rights
In other words, Trump will once again punish American consumers with higher prices.I suspect that the response will be tariffs.
I also suspect Tulsi, Trump, and Tim are going to have a conference call this morning.I can tell you she probably threw the letter in the trash and most likely have told the NSA to start wiretapping the two senators to see if they are threat to this administration’s agenda. They probably want this backdoor also and they will do anything including use of force to get Apple to comply.
'More' tariffs.I suspect that the response will be tariffs.
Sure. And I'm talking about the toughy keyboard warriors on here not the sycophantic eunuchs in Congress.Did you read the article? That's literally what the Members of Congress proposed
It didn't make newstands. Print media might be dying but never underestimate the power of a casually glanced headline.Feb. 7 article...
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UK demands ability to access Apple users’ encrypted data
Expert says government has ‘lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight’ as it challenges firm’s privacy stancewww.theguardian.com
How’s that gonna make the newsstands over here when all that the simple masses are bothered about reading is whether Molly Mae and Tommy get back together again?It didn't make newstands. Print media might be dying but never underestimate the power of a casually glanced headline.