Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret 1 day ago Share Save Zoe Kleinman & Tom Gerken Technology editor & reporter Share Save Getty Images Apple's encrypted data case against the UK government has begun in secret at the Royal Courts of Justice. The Home Office has demanded the right to access data from Apple users that have turned on Advanced Data Protection (ADP), a tool that prevents anyone other than the user - including the tech giant - from reading their files. Apple says it is important for privacy - but the UK government says it needs to be able access data if there is a national security risk. The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public. But Friday's session of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal - which is hearing the matter - was held behind closed doors. It is not clear whether later phases of the case will be opened to the public - the BBC has submitted a written argument that it should be. As w ... Read full article.