U.K. spy powers draw U.S. scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand
U.S. lawmakers have raised concerns about the United Kingdom's use of Technical Capability Notices under the Investigatory Powers Act, which they say could compel companies like Apple to create encryption backdoors. Representative Jim Jordan sent a letter to UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urging a review of the practice after a reported denial of a U.S. company's request to speak with Congress. Critics argue the policy threatens privacy, creates security vulnerabilities, and could set a precedent for other allied nations to demand similar access.
- ▪The UK’s secret Technical Capability Notices could force firms to weaken encryption or add backdoors without public disclosure.
- ▪Jim Jordan wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on June 5 requesting a review of the alleged Apple backdoor demand.
- ▪A former Department of Defense official, Andrew Badger, warned that such backdoors could become a standing invitation to adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran.
- ▪The UK reportedly denied a U.S. company permission to discuss the matter with Congress, raising concerns about bilateral coordination.
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National Security U.K. spy powers draw U.S. scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand A letter to U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls for immediate review of Technical Capability Notices By Emma Bussey Fox News Published June 10, 2026 8:32pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'Scary' that China hacked Yellen's computer: Rep Jordan Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, discusses the report that Chinese hackers infiltrated Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s computer on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.K.
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