ICloud - Revision history

Linka: /* See also */

2026-05-26T11:18:31Z

Linka: reworked references

2026-05-26T11:17:00Z

reworked references

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:17, 26 May 2026
Line 22:		Line 22:
	===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===		===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===

	In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>~~[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak~~\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak~~]] ([~~https://web.archive.org/web/20260404193845/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak ~~Archived])~~</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ~~Archived])~~</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ~~Archived])~~</ref>		In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2014 celebrity nude photo leak \|website=Wikipedia \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260404193845/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak \|archive-date=2026-04-04}}</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>{{cite web \|first=Jacob \|last=Kastrenakes \|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack \|title=Apple denies iCloud breach in celebrity nude photo hack \|url-status=live \|website=The Verge \|date=2 Sep 2014 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack \|archive-date=2025-08-31 }}</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>{{cite web \|first=Alistair \|last=Charlton \|website=International Business Times UK \|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 \|url-status=live \|title=iCloud accounts at risk of brute force attack as hacker exploits 'painfully obvious' password flaw \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 \|archive-date=2025-12-30}}</ref>

	===Data Hosting in China===		===Data Hosting in China===

	In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ~~Archived])~~</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>~~https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html Archived])~~</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ~~Archived])~~</ref>		In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|website=The Hacker News \|first=Ravie \|last=Lakshmanan \|date=18 May 2021 \|title=How Apple Gave Chinese Government Access to iCloud Data and Censored Apps \|url=https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html \|archive-date=2026-02-09}}</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref name=":0"></ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>{{cite web \|website=Apple \|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 \|date=15 Apr 2025 \|title=Learn more about iCloud in China mainland \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 \|archive-date=2025-11-28}}</ref>

	===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===		===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===

	In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ~~Archived])~~</ref>		In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>{{cite web \|website=ZDNET \|first=Adrian \|last=Kingsley-Hughes \|title=Why Apple's disabling of iCloud encryption in the UK is bad news for everyone \|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ \|url-status=live \|date=25 Feb 2025 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/web/20251229142653/https:/www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ \|archive-date=2025-12-29}}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==

SinexTitan: ProductLine

2026-04-06T09:22:48Z

ProductLine

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:22, 6 April 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
			{{lowercase title}}
	{{ProductCargo		{{ProductCargo
	\|ArticleType=Service		\|ArticleType=Service
Line 10:		Line 11:
	\|Website=https://icloud.com		\|Website=https://icloud.com
	}}		}}
	~~{{lowercase title}}~~

	'''{{wplink\|iCloud}}''' is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		'''{{wplink\|iCloud}}''' is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

			==Consumer-impact summary==
			{{Ph-C-CIS}}

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
			This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents related to this product line. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

	===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===		===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===
Line 27:		Line 31:

	In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ Archived])</ref>		In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ Archived])</ref>

			==See also==
			{{Ph-C-SA}}

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]

SinexTitan: wplink

2026-04-06T09:15:19Z

wplink

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:15, 6 April 2026
Line 12:		Line 12:
	{{lowercase title}}		{{lowercase title}}

	~~[[wikipedia:ICloud\|~~'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		'''{{wplink\|iCloud}}''' is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Tempo123: /* References */ Archive

2026-04-05T15:42:45Z

References: Archive

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:42, 5 April 2026
Line 11:		Line 11:
	}}		}}
	{{lowercase title}}		{{lowercase title}}

	[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

Line 17:		Line 18:
	===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===		===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===

	In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack Archived])</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 Archived])</ref>		In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260404193845/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak Archived])</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack Archived])</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 Archived])</ref>

	===Data Hosting in China===		===Data Hosting in China===

Bananabot: Added archive URLs for 2 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-23T12:27:40Z

Added archive URLs for 2 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:27, 23 February 2026
Line 21:		Line 21:
	===Data Hosting in China===		===Data Hosting in China===

	In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 Archived])</ref>		In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html Archived])</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260209094941/https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html Archived])</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 Archived])</ref>

	===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===		===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===

Bananabot: Added archive URLs for 4 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-23T05:29:36Z

Added archive URLs for 4 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:29, 23 February 2026
Line 17:		Line 17:
	===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===		===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===

	In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623</ref>		In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250831150803/https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack Archived])</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230054034/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623 Archived])</ref>

	===Data Hosting in China===		===Data Hosting in China===

	In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754</ref>		In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251128142647/https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754 Archived])</ref>

	===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===		===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===

	In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/</ref>		In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251229142653/https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/ Archived])</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]

Bythmusters: Added Cargo template in place of Infobox, moved to Product

2026-01-29T18:53:59Z

Added Cargo template in place of Infobox, moved to Product

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:53, 29 January 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~InfoboxProductLine~~		{{ProductCargo
	\| ~~Title~~ = ~~iCloud~~		\|ArticleType=Service
	\| ~~Release Year~~ = ~~2011~~		\|Category=Cloud
	\| ~~Product Type~~ = ~~Subscription Service~~		\|Company=Apple
	\| ~~In Production~~ = Yes		\|Description=
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://icloud.com		\|InProduction=Yes
	~~\| Logo = ICloud.svg~~		\|Logo=ICloud.svg
	}}{{lowercase title}}		\|ProductLine=2011
			\|ReleaseYear=Yes
			\|Website=https://icloud.com
			}}
			{{lowercase title}}
	[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: +template

2025-10-25T18:12:14Z

+template

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:12, 25 October 2025
Line 6:		Line 6:
	\| Official Website = https://icloud.com		\| Official Website = https://icloud.com
	\| Logo = ICloud.svg		\| Logo = ICloud.svg
	}}		}}{{lowercase title}}
	[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

InTransparencyWeTrust at 12:09, 4 March 2025

2025-03-04T12:09:37Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:09, 4 March 2025
Line 9:		Line 9:
	[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.		[[wikipedia:ICloud\|'''iCloud''']] is a cloud storage and cloud computing service provided by [[Apple]]. It offers various internet-based services, including iCloud Photos, device backups, and the Find My network.

	== Incidents ==		==Incidents==

	=== 2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks ===		===2014 Celebrity Photo Leaks===

	In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623</ref>		In August 2014, a series of brute-force attacks targeted iCloud accounts, leading to the unauthorized access and release of private photographs belonging to multiple celebrities.<ref>[[wikipedia:2014_celebrity_nude_photo_leak\|2014 celebrity nude photo leak]]</ref> Apple denied that a breach of iCloud itself had occurred, attributing the incident to weak user passwords and phishing attacks.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/2/6098107/apple-denies-icloud-breach-celebrity-nude-photo-hack</ref> However, vulnerabilities allowing brute-force attacks remained unaddressed the following year, raising concerns over iCloud’s security measures.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/icloud-accounts-risk-brute-force-attack-hacker-exploits-painfully-obvious-password-flaw-1481623</ref>

	=== Data Hosting in China ===		===Data Hosting in China===

	In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754</ref>		In 2018, Apple transitioned Chinese users’ iCloud data to local servers in compliance with Chinese data laws.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> The move raised concerns regarding government surveillance, as the encryption keys for the data were also stored within China.<ref>https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/how-apple-gave-chinese-government.html</ref> Apple stated that this change only affected users residing in mainland China; however, it did not specify how it distinguishes between residents and visitors.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/111754</ref>

	=== End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom ===		===End-to-End Encryption Restrictions in the United Kingdom===

	In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the [[United Kingdom]]. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/</ref>		In February 2025, Apple disabled Advanced Data Protection (also known as ADP), its end-to-end encryption feature for iCloud, for users in the United Kingdom. The decision followed a request from the UK government, which sought access to encrypted user data.<ref>https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-apples-disabling-of-icloud-encryption-in-the-uk-is-bad-news-for-everyone/</ref>

	== References ==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:18, 26 May 2026
Line 33:		Line 33:

	==See also==		==See also==
	~~{{Ph-C-SA}}~~		*[[Apple]]
			*[[Google Drive]]

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]