Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

Data protected by Apple's standard level of encryption is still accessible by the company if a warrant is issued, but the firm cannot view or share data encrypted using its toughest privacy tool, Advanced Data Protection (ADP).

Apple is taking legal action to try to overturn a demand made by the UK government to view its customers’ private data if required.The BBC understands that the US technology giant has appealed to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent court with the power to investigate claims against the Security Service.It is the latest development…

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