US lawmakers slam UK spy powers over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demands
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has raised concerns over the U.K.'s surveillance laws, citing potential risks to exposing communications of U.S. officials and citizens amid alleged demands from Apple for an encryption backdoor.
The UK's surveillance powers have drawn scrutiny from US lawmakers, including House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who warned that the country's spy laws could expose communications of officials and American citizens if they require Apple to install a backdoor in their encryption. The UK's Investigatory Powers Act has been criticized by some for its potential impact on online security and user privacy. Several international technology companies, including Apple, have expressed concerns about installing such backdoors in their systems.
