Summary: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard expressed grave concerns over the British government’s demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted data. Gabbard emphasized that this would violate Americans’ privacy and civil liberties and has called for further examination of the issue by U.S. intelligence agencies. The demand comes as Apple halts its advanced data security option for British users amidst the controversy.
Affected: Apple Inc.
Keypoints :
- Gabbard warns that British demands could infringe on Americans’ rights and privacy.
- Apple has suspended its Advanced Data Protection feature for British users following the backdoor request.
- Gabbard is seeking collaboration with U.S. intelligence agencies and aims to maintain the balance between security and civil rights.