Apple calls for changes to proposed UK intelligence bill over encryption concernsIn a statement sent to the committee behind the UK's proposed investigatory powers bill, Apple expressed its concerns over the scope of the bill and how it may affect the security of millions of Apple's customers through the creation of so-called back doors. As reported by The Guardian, Apple's main concern lies in the potential for the bill to weaken encryption for law-abiding users: In its submission, Apple said: "The creation of backdoors and intercept capabilities would weaken the protections built into Apple products and endanger all our customers. A key left under the doormat would not just be there for the good guys. The bad guys would find it too." Apple goes on to comment on the language of the bill as it applies to companies no matter where they are based, meaning domestic UK legislation could have a direct affect on users of Apple products around the world: "For the consumer in, say, Germany, this might represent hacking of their data by an Irish business on beh...<br clear='all'/>
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Apple calls for changes to proposed UK intelligence bill over encryption concerns
