Apple's backdoor dilemma | Commercial Awareness Compass #12

The UK government is pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into iCloud, sparking a privacy vs. security standoff. But this isn't just about one tech giant – this fight over encryption, data access, and corporate trust has global implications. How do companies balance legal compliance with consumer confidence? And what’s the role of law firms advising multinational tech clients?

Apple has pulled its advanced data protection (ADP) feature from the UK after refusing a secret backdoor request under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. The move sets a precedent – will other companies resist or comply? Could this trigger a regulatory clash between governments and Big Tech? And what legal battles lie ahead?

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