US Lawmakers Express Concern Over UK's Request for Apple to Create iPhone Backdoor

Apple's refusal to create a backdoor in iOS for the UK government has caused uproar among bipartisan US lawmakers. Reports indicate that UK officials have requested Apple to provide them with unrestricted access to all data on iPhones, posing a threat to Apple's privacy-focused approach. Congressional oversight members have written to the National Intelligence Director, urging the UK to revoke its demand. While the UK government has the legal authority to compel companies to provide technical cooperation, Apple has the option to appeal the order. However, if forced to comply, Apple may consider removing certain services in the UK, including Advanced Data Protection for iCloud encryption on iPhones.