Apple challenges UK government's renewed order to create backdoor
Apple has reportedly filed an appeal with the Investigative Authority Tribunal (IPT) regarding the UK government's second order to create a backdoor in Apple's encrypted cloud storage.
Apple launches legal challenge to UK attempt to access encrypted user data
Apple launches second legal challenge to UK iCloud backdoor order, per report - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/03/apple-launches-second-legal-challenge-to-uk-icloud-backdoor-order-per-report/
Apple launches legal challenge against UK government demand to access data | Apple | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/03/apple-legal-challenge-uk-government-data-access
Apple launches new legal battle over Home Office 'backdoor' iPhone access
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/08/03/apple-launches-new-legal-battle-home-office-backdoor/
Apple has also been asked by the UK government in early 2025 to create a backdoor that would allow access to encrypted iCloud data, and has filed a complaint with the IPT.
It has been reported that the British government asked Apple to create a 'backdoor that can access all users' data' - GIGAZINE
Ultimately, because American users were also included in the list of those who could view the content, the US government became involved, and the British government, under pressure, withdrew the order, thus resolving the issue.
However, the British government later ordered the creation of backdoors again, but this time without involving the United States.
According to documents released by the IPT, the objection was filed in July 2026. At the time of the previous order, Apple explicitly stated that it had 'never created a master key or backdoor for iCloud in the past, and has no intention of doing so in the future.' Even US President Trump used strong language, calling the backdoor creation order 'something you hear about regarding China,' but will it be able to pass this second time?
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