Apple has launched a legal challenge against the UK government over demands to access encrypted user data, with the case unfolding behind closed doors at the Royal Courts of Justice.At the heart of the dispute is Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature, which prevents even Apple from accessing user files. The UK Home Office argues that national security concerns justify compelling tech firms to grant access under the Investigatory Powers Act. Apple, however, warns that complying would require creating a security backdoor that could be exploited by hackers.The case has drawn widespread attention. Media organizations, civil liberties groups, and US politicians have criticized the secrecy, urging transparency due to the global privacy and security stakes. While Friday’s session was private, future hearings could be made public, pending legal arguments.Apple has already pulled ADP from UK devices in response to the government’s stance, underscoring the high-stakes battle between privacy rights and national security.
