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UK blindsided US intelligence by asking for Apple backdoor, "a violation of American’s privacy and civil liberties"

Man using iMessage on an iPhone.

  • The UK Government reportedly requested Apple build an encryption backdoor
  • US Director of National Intelligence says she was not aware of the UK's request
  • Move could violate a bilateral agreement between the US and UK
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