New French law puts encryption at risk #hackernews #cybersecuritynews #technews

Summary: The video discusses the UK’s demand for Apple to create a back door for accessing encrypted iCloud data, prompting Apple to remove end-to-end encryption for UK users. Following suit, France is proposing a law requiring tech companies to provide unencrypted information within 72 hours of a request. This legislation, aimed at combating drug trafficking, includes penalties for non-compliance and permits remote surveillance through spyware. While the UK’s request remains unconfirmed, Apple has reportedly filed a legal complaint against it, contrasting with France’s more transparent legislative process.

Keypoints:

• The UK demanded that Apple create a backdoor for accessing iCloud encrypted data.
• In response, Apple removed end-to-end encryption for iCloud users in the UK.
• France is proposing a law requiring tech companies to comply with unencrypted data requests.
• The French bill, aimed at combating drug trafficking, mandates compliance within 72 hours of a request.
• Failure to comply with the French law could result in fines of €1.5 million.
• The French law also permits the use of spyware for remote device surveillance.
• The UK’s confirmation of their encryption request remains unverified; the Home Office has not officially confirmed it.
• Apple has filed a legal complaint against the UK’s demand for iCloud encryption access.
• The UK’s request process is happening behind closed doors, unlike France’s public approach.