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Global Pressure on Apple — Why Encryption Is Under Attack

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Apple and other tech giants are facing increasing pressure from governments worldwide to weaken encryption, raising serious concerns about digital privacy. But a recent decision in France has provided a significant pushback against this trend.

France’s government had been pushing for a controversial measure that would allow law enforcement agencies to secretly join encrypted chats without users knowing. This proposal, known as the “ghost protocol,” was intended to help investigate serious crimes like terrorism and child abuse.

However, privacy advocates and tech companies, including Signal and WhatsApp, warned that such a system would fundamentally weaken encryption, making all users more vulnerable to cyber threats.

In a major victory for privacy rights, France’s National Assembly has officially rejected the proposal. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) praised the decision, stating that it “should send a message to legislatures around the world: You don’t have to sacrifice fundamental rights in the name of public safety.” Had the law passed, encrypted messaging services like Signal had threatened to exit the country entirely.

Apple has also been under intense scrutiny in the U.K., where new regulations demand that it provide access to user data upon request from authorities. The company is currently fighting these demands in court, arguing that such access would undermine its commitment to user security.

France’s decision is seen as a key moment in the ongoing global debate over encryption. However, experts warn that the fight is far from over. Countries like the U.S., U.K., Australia, and India continue to push for legal “backdoors” in encrypted messaging, which could set dangerous precedents.

For now, the rejection of France’s proposal is a strong statement in favor of digital privacy. But as the battle over encryption continues, tech companies, privacy advocates, and governments remain locked in a high-stakes struggle over the future of online security.

Written by
Sazid Kabir

I've loved music and writing all my life. That's why I started this blog. In my spare time, I make music and run this blog for fellow music fans.

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