Apple Won't Have to Provide an Encryption Backdoor in the UK, Says US Official

Group 1 - The US Director of National Intelligence announced that Apple will not be required to provide an encryption backdoor in the UK, alleviating concerns about privacy and security [1][2] - The UK had initially demanded that Apple provide access to iCloud data for both British citizens and citizens of other countries for criminal investigations [3] - Apple previously removed the Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK due to the government's demands, expressing disappointment with the UK's Home Office [4] Group 2 - Recent reports indicated that the UK was reconsidering its original demands and seeking a resolution [5] - The agreement reached is expected to protect Americans' private data and uphold constitutional rights and civil liberties [2]