Online Safety Bill: Apple voices concerns about message scanning

Penny Horwood
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Online Safety Bill: Apple voices concerns about message scanning

The tech giant becomes the latest to add its voice to those concerned that weakening encryption will ultimately prove damaging to everyone.

Apple has become the latest provider of encrypted messaging to express deep reservations about the UK Online Safety Bill which is making slow progress through parliament. In a statement, Apple said...

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