UK Wants Access to Apple Data
Two US lawmakers, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Andy Biggs, are worried about a request from the UK. The UK wants to see encrypted data from Apple users worldwide. They think this request is "dangerous" and "shortsighted."
The lawmakers wrote a letter to Tulsi Gabbard, who is the national intelligence director. They said the UK’s demand could hurt the privacy and safety of Americans. They warned that the UK should stop this action or face serious consequences.
The UK says this request is about security. They want to access data only if there is a threat, not to look at everyone’s information. The request concerns data that is protected by Apple’s "Advanced Data Protection." This type of protection keeps users’ information private.
If Apple must open its data, it could weaken security for everyone, including US citizens. Apple has said it will not create a backdoor in its products. They may stop providing some services in the UK if this demand continues.
Both lawmakers and privacy experts are worried about the effects of this request.
Vocabulary List:
- Encrypted /ɪnˈkrɪp.tɪd/ (adjective): Converted into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
- Dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ (adjective): Able or likely to cause harm or injury.
- Consequences /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənsɪz/ (noun): The result or effect of an action or condition.
- Threat /θrɛt/ (noun): A statement of an intention to cause pain injury or damage.
- Privacy /ˈprɪvəsi/ (noun): The state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people.
- Protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/ (noun): The action of protecting someone or something or the state of being protected.
How much do you know?
Who are the two US lawmakers concerned about the UK's request for access to Apple data?
According to the lawmakers, the UK's request for Apple data is considered:
What type of protection is used to keep users' information private according to the text?
What consequence did Apple mention if the demand for opening data in the UK continues?
Which official did the lawmakers address their letter to regarding the UK's demand for Apple data?
What is the primary reason given by the UK for their request to access Apple data?
The UK wants to access encrypted data from Apple users worldwide.
Apple has agreed to create a backdoor in its products for the UK government.
The UK's request does not involve looking at everyone's information, according to the text.
Both lawmakers and privacy experts are unconcerned about the effects of the UK's request.
Apple may consider stopping certain services in the UK if the demand for data access continues.
The UK claims that their request for Apple data is purely for marketing purposes.
The UK wants to see encrypted data from Apple users .
The lawmakers wrote a letter to regarding the UK's demand for Apple data.
Apple has stated they will not create a backdoor in its .
If Apple complies with the demand, it could potentially weaken security for everyone, including US .
The UK claims that their request is primarily about .
Both lawmakers and privacy experts are concerned about the of this request.
