U.K. Withdraws Demand for Apple “Backdoor,” Defusing Transatlantic Dispute
Washington/London | August 19, 2025 The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple provide a “backdoor” to encrypted user data, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Tuesday, easing tensions between London and Washington over digital privacy. British authorities had earlier issued a Technical Capability Notice under the Investigatory Powers Act, which