Government Demands “Back Door” Access to Encrypted iCloud Storage; Demonstrating the Importance of Localized Encryption Storage
Author: Donald Wright, Marketing Manager, Kanguru
Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection service for UK iCloud users after the Home Office demanded access to encrypted data. This decision effectively ends end-to-end encryption for certain types of data in the UK, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts about weakened security and the potential for government overreach into private information.
The article highlights the importance of using device-based, locally managed encryption to maintain full control over sensitive data. It suggests that hardware-encrypted storage solutions such as iStorage and Kanguru drives provide a secure alternative by ensuring encryption keys and data remain entirely in the user’s possession, free from external or governmental access.
