Fresh off the UK’s retreat from its iCloud surveillance demand, the FTC is telling US big tech that data security isn’t up for negotiation.
Data in iCloud remains safe
Data in iCloud remains safe
On August 21, 2025, FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent formal letters to over a dozen technology companies. The recipients included major firms like Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon.
The letters emphasized their responsibility to safeguard the privacy and data security of Americans. They also reminded the companies that this duty remains even when foreign governments request compliance.