Canada Puts Forward 'Lawful Access' Bill; Apple Vows to Disable Features Rather Than Make Concessions
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Canada's encryption-related bill C-22, which is currently under deliberation, has encountered fierce resistance from tech giants. Both Apple and Meta have openly expressed that the bill would compel companies to create encryption backdoors, consequently undermining user privacy and security safeguards. Should the bill be enacted, Apple intends to adopt strategies that do not involve compromising encryption or sacrificing user privacy and security. This could entail withdrawing features like 'Advanced Data Protection,' which rely on end-to-end encryption, echoing its stance in the UK. The crux of the controversy lies in the potential risk that devising special access channels for Canada might result in the exposure of a 'master key.' Presently, a substantial portion of iPhone services and data are protected by end-to-end encryption, rendering data recovery a formidable task once 'Advanced Data Protection' is activated. If the Canadian government exerts pressure, Apple may opt to discontinue related features to uphold its fundamental encryption principles. Should the pressure persist and intensify, Apple has not ruled out the possibility of suspending pertinent operations in Canada. The subsequent moves by Canada remain shrouded in uncertainty.