Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection tool from UK customers following a request from the UK government for access to user data. The tool provided end-to-end encryption for iCloud data, making it inaccessible to both Apple and potentially law enforcement. Apple has stated that they will not create backdoors to their encryption services, citing security risks for users. As a result, data stored on iCloud in the UK will no longer be encrypted and could be accessed by Apple and shared with law enforcement agencies with a warrant. A cyber security expert has criticised the government's actions, arguing they weaken online security and privacy for UK users.