Proposals could see Britain take on a leading role in regulating global security technology
Apple has warned Suella Braverman that updates to the Government’s surveillance legislation cracking down on encrypted messaging would be “deeply troubling” and put users around the world at risk.
The iPhone maker said proposed changes would turn the Home Office into “the world’s regulator of security technology” by allowing it to issue orders to companies based overseas.
It also warned that the plans would conflict with EU and US law and put a “worldwide gag order” on messaging apps.
The Home Office is consulting on changes to the Investigatory Powers Act – dubbed the “Snoopers’ Charter” by critics – which was passed in 2016.