US lawmakers Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs have condemned the UK’s request to access encrypted data stored by Apple users worldwide. They urge the UK to withdraw its demand, citing concerns over US cybersecurity and privacy rights.
The UK’s request, made under the Investigatory Powers Act, seeks access to data stored using Apple’s Advanced Data Protection service, which uses end-to-end encryption. The US lawmakers argue that agreeing to the request would undermine Americans’ privacy rights and expose them to espionage by other countries.