The UK seemed to give in over demanding Apple give it backdoor access to iPhone users’ encrypted data, but it may still be pressing for it — and it wanted much more than was previously believed.
UK Parliament — image credit: UK Government
UK Parliament — image credit: UK Government
The UK government previously passed a law allowing itself to demand Apple not only provide a backdoor into iOS, but also forbid the company from revealing the order. That led to outrage from users and politicians, but appeared to have been settled with the UK backing down.
Now new court filings seen by the Financial Times show that Apple’s appeal against the demand is continuing. It’s not clear whether the documentation reflects the original demand, or whether the UK has actually not rescinded the order.