The UK's demand for an encryption backdoor in iCloud, and Apple's response, have repercussions that go far beyond national borders, threatening user privacy and security worldwide.

US national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard has ‘grave concerns’ about the UK’s encryption backdoor request.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government's reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud.

Security officials argue that encryption hinders criminal investigations, while tech firms defend it as essential to user privacy.