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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Apple: Data Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department had discussions with Apple prior to the Government's issuing of an order under the Investigatory Act 2016 asking for access to fully encrypted files from Apple users.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to my response to PQ 33378 answered on 3 March 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33833
Session
2024-26
Related items
Cryptography: Apple
Monday, 3 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Data protection Electronic surveillance Personal records Apple
Legislation
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
Link
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