Multiple US intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and others, are set to examine the UK government's request for Apple to implement a backdoor in its iCloud encryption product.
The UK's request for a backdoor triggered privacy and security concerns, leading two US lawmakers to urge the UK to retract its order or face potential restrictions on intelligence sharing and cybersecurity cooperation.
In response to the UK request, Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection iCloud feature from the United Kingdom.
US national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard expressed grave concern about the UK's demand, stating that it would be a violation of Americans' privacy and civil liberties, as well as open up vulnerabilities to cyber exploitation.