Apple expands data encryption tools: Tim Cook pens open letter to calm privacy fears

10 years, 6 months ago

Apple expands data encryption tools: Tim Cook pens open letter to calm privacy fears

Apple is known for its closed ecosystem and user data privacy, and now the company has created a section that details user privacy by country, security tools and also requests from various governments. Interestingly, the new page comes just weeks after Apple was accused of security breach when a celeb’s account was hacked for nude pictures. There’s also an open letter from Tim Cook talking about Apple’s commitment to privacy. We’re going to make sure you get updates here about privacy at Apple at least once a year and whenever there are significant changes to our policies,’ he writes in the letter.

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Apple pulls data protection feature in UK amid government demands

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Apple removes its most advanced data protection tool as UK demands access to user data

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Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access

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Apple drops encryption feature for UK users after government reportedly demanded backdoor access

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UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

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UK Secret Order Demands That Apple Give Access to Users’ Encrypted Data

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Apple may withdraw security feature in the UK: Government demands unrestricted data access

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Apple may withdraw security feature in the UK: Government demands unrestricted data access

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’Apple ecosystem is a prison yard’: Tim Cook’s company accused of spying on employees’ personal data

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’Apple ecosystem is a prison yard’: Tim Cook’s company accused of spying on employees’ personal data

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Apple reaffirms privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations

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Apple reaffirms privacy stance amid Trump probe revelations

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Apple Rolls Out Major New Privacy Protections For iPhones And iPads

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Apple Rolls Out Major New Privacy Protections For iPhones And iPads

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Privacy Is A Fundamental Human Right: Apple Renews Vow With Comprehensive Platform Security Update

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Apple publishes new technical details on privacy features

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Apple publishes new technical details on privacy features

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Inside Apple’s top secret testing facilities where iPhone defences are forged in temperatures of -40C

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Inside Apple’s top secret testing facilities where iPhone defences are forged in temperatures of -40C

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This is how Apple CEO Tim Cook believes you can have privacy online

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This is how Apple CEO Tim Cook believes you can have privacy online

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Apple CEO launches scathing attack on tech companies that weaponise personal data

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Apple CEO launches scathing attack on tech companies that weaponise personal data

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Tim Cook says user data is being weaponised with military efficiency by companies

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Tim Cook says user data is being weaponised with military efficiency by companies

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Apple CEO Tim Cook expected to back Europe's GDPR at Brussels privacy event

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Apple CEO Tim Cook expected to back Europe's GDPR at Brussels privacy event

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Apple launches new website devoted to privacy, showing off features of iPhones and Macs

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Apple launches new website devoted to privacy, showing off features of iPhones and Macs

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Apple launches privacy website intended to show just how secure iPhones and other products are

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Apple CEO Tim Cook defends encryption and protecting users from government surveillance

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UK court reveals Apple’s fight against government order for backdoor access to encrypted cloud data

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UK court reveals Apple’s fight against government order for backdoor access to encrypted cloud data

Apple is fighting a British government order for the iPhone maker to provide so-called backdoor access to its encrypted cloud storage service, a U.K. court confirmed on Monday. Apple had …

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Apple expands Apple Intelligence to India: features and updates

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Apple expands Apple Intelligence to India: features and updates

Apple has officially launched on Monday its Apple Intelligence features in India, marking a new chapter for users in the region. Whether drafting emails, creating presentations, or simply taking notes, …

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France’s antitrust regulator fined ₹1,388 crore to iPhone maker Apple; here’s why

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France’s antitrust regulator fined ₹1,388 crore to iPhone maker Apple; here’s why

France’s antitrust watchdog, the French Competition Authority, on Monday, March 31, fined €150 million or ₹1,388 crore to the US-based iPhone maker Apple Inc. over an alleged abuse of its …

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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

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Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

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Meta vs CCI: Will upcoming data protection rules impact the case? NCLAT to decide in May

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Meta vs CCI: Will upcoming data protection rules impact the case? NCLAT to decide in May

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal will decide on May 13 whether to hear an appeal by Meta Platforms against the Competition Commission of India’s ban on its messaging platform …

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End-to-End Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming

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Court hearing reported to be Apple's appeal against UK order held in secret

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Court hearing reported to be Apple's appeal against UK order held in secret

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A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up

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A New Era of Attacks on Encryption Is Starting to Heat Up

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UK, US hold private talks to resolve Apple encryption order: Report

3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK, US hold private talks to resolve Apple encryption order: Report

British officials held private talks with their U.S. counterparts to resolve concerns that UK is trying to force Apple to build a backdoor into Americans' encrypted data, Bloomberg News reported …

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UK, US Hold Private Talks in Bid to Calm Apple Encryption Feud

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UK, US Hold Private Talks in Bid to Calm Apple Encryption Feud

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Urgent warning as millions of devices are hacked by vicious malware targeting bank cards and passwords

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Urgent warning as millions of devices are hacked by vicious malware targeting bank cards and passwords

A cyber security expert delivered a stark warning to Apple users amid a new and threatening malware scheme which disguises itself as a fake software update. Kurt Knutsson, 57, an …

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The biggest threat to privacy is not Elon Musk

1 month ago

The biggest threat to privacy is not Elon Musk

“People are scrambling” to figure out if Elon Musk’s programmers have accessed their private information, explained a federal intelligence employee to HuffPost. About a week earlier, a Forbes headline read …

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Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring

1 month ago

Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring

U.S. President Donald Trump likened the UK government's demand that Apple grant it access to some user data as "something that you hear about with China," in an interview with …

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Apple’s UK run-in: Privacy may matter less to its customers than it thinks

1 month ago

Apple’s UK run-in: Privacy may matter less to its customers than it thinks

Apple’s tensions with the UK over encryption finally reached breaking point last week. Rather than submit to the government’s demand for a backdoor to customer data, the iPhone maker instead …

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Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring

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Trump compares UK's demand for Apple user data to Chinese monitoring

Feb 28 - U.S. President Donald Trump likened the UK government's demand that Apple grant it access to some user data as "something that you hear about with China," in …

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Apple launches 'age assurance' tech as U.S. states mull social media laws

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Apple launches 'age assurance' tech as U.S. states mull social media laws

Apple on Thursday said it will introduce a way for parents to share the age of a child with app developers without revealing sensitive information such as birthdays or government …

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Apple adds range of child protection features intended to make iPhones safer for kids

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Apple adds range of child protection features intended to make iPhones safer for kids

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Gabbard decries Britain’s reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users’ cloud data

1 month, 1 week ago

Gabbard decries Britain’s reported demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to users’ cloud data

WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the …

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US expresses concern about UK forcing Apple to spy on iPhone users

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US expresses concern about UK forcing Apple to spy on iPhone users

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Apple pulls huge iPhone feature after UK government attempts to spy on users

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UK users are losing a key Apple security feature, raising questions about the future of privacy

Trending 1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK users are losing a key Apple security feature, raising questions about the future of privacy

New York CNN — Apple users in the United Kingdom will no longer have access to a key data security feature for iCloud storage: Advanced Data Protection. “That’s why so …

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Apple removes its Advanced Data Protection services from the UK

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple removes its Advanced Data Protection services from the UK

Apple first introduced ADP as part of iOS 16.2 in early 2023, offering an extra layer of security for iCloud backups. Prior to this, Apple encrypted most data stored in …

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Apple removes its Advanced Data Protection services from the UK

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple removes its Advanced Data Protection services from the UK

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What is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection? Controversial feature explained

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Apple pulls huge iPhone feature after UK government attempts to spy on users

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple pulls huge iPhone feature after UK government attempts to spy on users

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Government has made UK user data ‘less secure’ with Apple row – experts

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Government has made UK user data ‘less secure’ with Apple row – experts

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Urgent warning to iPhone users as Apple REMOVES its highest level data security tool in the UK - here's what it means for you

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Urgent warning to iPhone users as Apple REMOVES its highest level data security tool in the UK - here's what it means for you

Apple has removed its highest level data security tool in the UK after the Government asked for the right to see data. 'Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection …

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Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK users

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple, in a first, drops end-to-end cloud encryption for UK users

The move comes after UK security officials demanded backdoor access to the encrypted material, Washington Post said. The iPhone maker said on Friday its Advanced Data Protection encryption feature is …

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Apple charged with abuse of power over app tracking tool by German regulator

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple charged with abuse of power over app tracking tool by German regulator

The German antitrust authority has charged Apple with abusing its market power through its app tracking tool and giving itself preferential treatment in a move that could result in daily …

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Elon Musk hits out at Keir Starmer in row over Apple users’ data

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Elon Musk hits out at Keir Starmer in row over Apple users’ data

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NSA shares 5 steps iPhone users must take to protect phones from hackers

2 months ago

NSA shares 5 steps iPhone users must take to protect phones from hackers

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Using iPhone, iPad, Or Other Apple Devices? Govt Claims Hackers Can Control Your Gadget Unless...

2 months ago

Using iPhone, iPad, Or Other Apple Devices? Govt Claims Hackers Can Control Your Gadget Unless...

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Top 4 built-in Apple security tools to protect your iPhone data- Check the list

2 months, 1 week ago

Top 4 built-in Apple security tools to protect your iPhone data- Check the list

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iPhone hacks: Use these privacy-centric iOS features to get the most out of your phone

2 months, 1 week ago

iPhone hacks: Use these privacy-centric iOS features to get the most out of your phone

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Protect your iPhone data with 5 free Apple Security Tools: Details

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Protect your iPhone data with 5 free Apple Security Tools: Details

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OTT platforms brace for compliance overhaul under data protection rules

2 months, 3 weeks ago

OTT platforms brace for compliance overhaul under data protection rules

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 could raise operational costs for OTT companies, short-form apps, and other entertainment platforms frequently accessed by children, restricting their monetization efforts and …

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New US travel rules in 2025: Stricter ID requirements take effect

2 months, 3 weeks ago

New US travel rules in 2025: Stricter ID requirements take effect

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WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WhatsApp chats: Mark Zuckerberg's statement raises serious privacy concerns for millions of users

WhatsApp stands out as the most widely used instant messaging app globally, boasting over 295 crore daily active users. In a surprising revelation on Saturday, January 11, 2025, Zuckerberg stated …

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The draft digital data protection rules will advance authoritarianism

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The draft digital data protection rules will advance authoritarianism

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The 'dangerous' iPhone settings that are sharing your data... and how to turn them off

2 months, 4 weeks ago

The 'dangerous' iPhone settings that are sharing your data... and how to turn them off

iPhone users have been warned of two settings that sneakily allow third party apps and websites to access your data. A TikTok user who goes by 'Chip' has explained how …

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Apple’s data privacy flaw? User’s viral tweet about unexpected bra ads from Zepto sparks hilarious responses

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Apple’s data privacy flaw? User’s viral tweet about unexpected bra ads from Zepto sparks hilarious responses

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Apple’s iOS devices face more phishing attacks than Android, are bigger target for hackers: Lookout report

3 months ago

Apple’s iOS devices face more phishing attacks than Android, are bigger target for hackers: Lookout report

One key reason iOS devices are more susceptible could be their widespread use in workplaces. Lookout’s data shows that iOS devices outnumber Android devices in enterprise environments, giving hackers a …

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Apple iPhones Running On iOS 18 Reportedly Sharing Your Private Photo Data, Here's How You Can Turn It Off

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Apple iPhones Running On iOS 18 Reportedly Sharing Your Private Photo Data, Here's How You Can Turn It Off

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