The British government is demanding full access to all iCloud content around the world, and Apple continues to fight back against the British government's request. The appeal process will be considered in a secret hearing in the High Court. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the Investigative Powers Tribunal (Investigatory Powers Tribunal) will consider this. The meeting was allegedly kept secret because it was linked to security services.
However, not everyone agrees. Caroline Wilson-Palow, legal director of Privacy International, told the BBC: "This hearing should not be held in secret. The public has a right to know whether the security of a service that may be used by millions or even billions of people around the world is being compromised."
The British government says it needs to be able to identify any risks to national security. However, Apple has a firm stance on ensuring the security of users' cloud data.
In early February, the British government privately issued an order to Apple to allow officials full access to any iCloud content belonging to any user around the world.
In response, Apple subsequently announced that it would no longer offer Advanced Data Protection to its UK customer base.
In early March, Apple filed a legal complaint with the UK's Investigatory Powers Tribunal to fight back against the authorization.