Apple could pull FaceTime and iMessage from UK over surveillance

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Apple says it may pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK over proposed changes in surveillance law
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Apple says it may pull FaceTime and iMessage in the UK over proposed changes in surveillance law

Apple threatens to withdraw services if proposed changes to the Investigatory Powers Act are implemented

Apple has threatened to withdraw services including FaceTime and iMessage from the UK if the proposed changes to surveillance law compelling tech firms to make significant privacy modifications com...

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