IPA, which was introduced in 2016 and expanded in 2024, gives the government the right to request user data and prevent crimes for “national security”. And it is forbidden to disclose companies if they receive such orders. Apple’s decision shows that it can pressure it to compromise its privacy.
Other encryption providers such as WhatsApp and Telegram did not give public comments. This can create a global precedent and the governments of other countries can follow the example of Great Britain.
Source: Ferra
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