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The UK government is pressuring Apple to create a backdoor into iCloud, sparking a privacy vs. security standoff. But this isn't just about one tech giant โ€“ this fight over encryption, data access, and corporate trust has global implications. How do companies balance legal compliance with consumer confidence? And whatโ€™s the role of law firms advising multinational tech clients?


Apple has pulled its advanced data protection (ADP) feature from the UK after refusing a secret backdoor request under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. The move sets a precedent โ€“ will other companies resist or comply? Could this trigger a regulatory clash between governments and Big Tech? And what legal battles lie ahead?

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