Apple has objected to a new bill that could allow the UK to scan end-to-end encrypted messages. The company stated that if the bill passes, it can remove FaceTime and iMessage in the country instead of weakening the security of its services.
The UK plans to make updates to its Investigative Powers (IPA) law, which came into force in 2016. Along with these updates, messaging services are required to share security features with the Home Office before being made available to customers. The law seeks to enable the ministry to disable security features such as end-to-end encryption without customers knowing.
The bill, which is currently under evaluation, has created a lot of controversy because, as you can imagine, it allows scanning of end-to-end encrypted messages. A statement on the subject came from Apple today.
Apple says it will remove FaceTime and iMessage in the country if the law passes
The US technology giant objected to the planned bill with a nine-page document. The company is willing to make changes to the security features of its products. vehemently opposed stated. Emphasizing that he will not make a change that could violate security for a single country, Apple said that if it goes into effect, it will be in the country. You can remove popular services like FaceTime and iMessage. also added.
The company will not directly respond to such a move. poses a threat to data security and it can cause serious problems. Apple also states that it will not be possible to make changes without people’s knowledge because software updates will be required.
Likewise, messaging giants WhatsApp and Signal are also opposed. In fact, Signal says it can withdraw from the country, similar to Apple. Likewise, experts emphasize that technology giants will not accept these demands and data privacy may be compromised.
The new draft law is currently in the 8-week evaluation process. We will see what the result will be in the coming months when there are so many objections. UK officials say they want to introduce the new rules to screen for child abuse and other illegal things.