ORG response to Apple killing its data protection tools for UK users
Open Rights Group has responded to Apple’s announcement that they will no longer be able to offer Advanced Data Protection tools after UK security row.
James Baker, Platform Power Programme Manager at Open Rights Group said:
“The Home Office’s actions have deprived millions of Britons from accessing a security feature. As a result, British citizens will be at higher risk of their personal data and family photos falling into the hands of criminals and predators.”
Notes to editor
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK security row – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo
Over 100 civil society organisations and cybersecurity experts write to Home Secretary over plans to back door end-to-end encryption https://www.globalencryption.org/2025/02/joint-letter-on-the-uk-governments-use-of-investigatory-powers-act-to-attack-end-to-end-encryption/
Cost of cybercrime to UK economy is estimated at £22Bn a year including over £7Bn from industrial espionage https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/60943/the-cost-of-cyber-crime-full-report.pdf
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