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WhatsApp Submits Evidence Supporting Apple in UK Encryption Case
- WhatsApp has joined a legal challenge against the U.K. government's demand for access to encrypted customer data owned by Apple.
- The order was issued under the U.K.'s Investigatory Powers Act by the U.K. Home Office in January.
- Apple responded by withdrawing iCloud Advanced Data Protection from the U.K. and launched a legal challenge.
- Two human rights campaign groups, Privacy International and Liberty, also filed a legal action against the demand.
- WhatsApp stated that it would challenge any attempt to weaken encryption and support people's right to private online conversations.
- The U.K. Home Office has not specifically targeted WhatsApp with a similar order like the one given to Apple.
- A London court hearing related to Apple's appeal was held in secret, with media barred from attending.
- Security Minister Dan Jarvis has not confirmed the order's existence but mentioned the importance of balancing privacy and security.
- Authorities argue that strong encryption can hinder investigations into serious crimes such as terrorism and child exploitation.
- In April, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal revealed that Apple is contesting the order and denied a request to keep case details confidential.
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