Government Regulations Apple challenges UK government demand for encrypted user data August 4, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) As outlined in TechCrunch, Apple is once again contesting a legal directive from the United Kingdom government that seeks access to its users' encrypted data within the country. The tech giant has reportedly lodged a complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The challenge stems from a "technical capability notice" issued by the UK government, a secret legal order compelling access to user data, even if encrypted. Critics view this as a demand for a backdoor into Apple's cloud backups, particularly those protected by Advanced Data Protection (ADP), which employs end-to-end encryption rendering data inaccessible to Apple itself. This marks the second such confrontation; a similar order in early 2025 was dropped after U.S. intervention. Following the initial demand, Apple removed ADP for U.K. users. The government issued a second order in October, which Apple is now actively opposing through legal channels. Source: TechCrunch SC Staff Related Government Regulations Italy’s new facial recognition policy sparks EU law debate SC Staff July 31, 2026 The Italian Senate's EU Policies Committee approved a decree allowing the storage of facial biometric data from cameras in sensitive public areas for seven days. Audits (External, Internal) How to Evaluate Third-Party Risk, Regulatory Response, and Evidence Platforms SC Media Editorial Intelligence, reviewed by Enida Metaj July 30, 2026 Can the platform make the gap between what the organization claims and what the evidence supports visible before the response is sent? Government Regulations US effectively bans foreign-made advanced robots over security concerns SC Staff July 29, 2026 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added foreign-made advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, prohibiting their import due to unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds