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Digital Policy

How the UK is Weakening Safety Worldwide

The UK government has ordered Apple to implement encryption backdoors in iCloud, leading Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection for UK users. This decision represents a significant threat to global digital privacy and security, following a pattern of governments attempting to weaken encryption worldwide. The situation exemplifies ongoing challenges in balancing national security with individual privacy rights.

In memoriam

Multiple online communities and forums are shutting down or blocking UK users due to the Online Safety Act 2023. The affected platforms include tech discussion forums, gaming communities, and special interest groups, with some having significant user bases of hundreds of thousands of members. The closures impact diverse communities from AWS discussions to sustainable living forums.