US Probes UK's Secret Apple Backdoor Demand

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has expressed grave concerns over the UK's secret demand that Apple create an encryption backdoor into iCloud, fearing it violates U.S. privacy and bilateral agreements. The UK order, which was not disclosed to U.S. officials, could undermine Americans' privacy and pose cyber risks. In response, Apple has disabled certain encryption features for UK users rather than comply. Gabbard is investigating potential breaches of the US-UK Cloud Act agreement and has engaged multiple U.S. intelligence agencies to assess the situation. The UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, enabling such secret orders, is under scrutiny for its international implications.