Sunday, 9 February 2025 Tech Regulation Web and Internet As has been widely reported, the government of the United Kingdom has secretly ordered Apple to build a back door into iCloud to allow ‘blanket capability to view fully encrypted material.’ Assuming the UK doesn’t back down, what are Apple’s options? This is my personal take: if I’ve missed something, I’d love to hear about it. Option 1: Comply Most companies would just comply with the order, but Apple is not most companies. That’s not ju...