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杠上了!英国再逼苹果“开后门”
Guan Cha Zhe Wang· 2025-10-02 15:14
Core Viewpoint - The UK government is attempting to access data from Apple users by requesting the establishment of a "backdoor" in Apple's iCloud service, leading to a dispute between Apple and the UK government [1][3]. Group 1: UK Government's Actions - The UK government issued a "Technical Capability Notice" (TCN) in January, seeking access to encrypted data for law enforcement purposes related to terrorism and child abuse [1]. - In September, the UK Home Office proposed a new order requiring Apple to create a "backdoor" specifically for data of UK citizens [1][3]. - The UK Home Office declined to comment on the reports regarding the TCN or the existence of such notices [3]. Group 2: Apple's Response - Apple has stated it will not create a "backdoor" in its products and expressed disappointment over the inability to offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) services in the UK due to ongoing privacy threats [3]. - Apple has filed a lawsuit against the UK government regarding the initial TCN, which is set to be heard in early 2026, but the new demands may restart legal proceedings [3][4]. Group 3: Implications and Concerns - The diplomatic friction between the UK and the US over Apple's user data issues threatens existing trade agreements, with US officials insisting that the UK must withdraw its backdoor request to maintain these agreements [4]. - Privacy advocates warn that any measures forcing Apple to weaken its system security could jeopardize the private information of global users, including passwords, messages, and health data stored in iCloud [4]. - The legal director of the NGO Privacy International highlighted that compromising end-to-end encryption for the UK would create vulnerabilities that could be exploited globally [4].