Subj : Apple could soon be force
To   : Mike Powell
From : August Abolins
Date : Sun Feb 09 2025 18:07:00

Hello Mike!

 MP> Supposedly the EU wants the ability on the grounds of
 MP> child safety.

Sounds like that's the in-style ethical excuse right now.   
Isn't the whole point to allow scanning of stored images for  
potential evidence?


 MP> And, yes, I also hope there are significant forces that
 MP> can counter such moves.

At best Apple may only disable encrypted storage, but leave  
people on their own to ensure privacy/encryption somehow.

"The UK government's "technical capability notice" requires  
blanket access rather than merely assistance to access a  
specific account"

Since there is no precedent to this demand and outcome, Apple  
might have a good legal standing.

I certainly hope so.

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