Apple threatens to remove iMessage and FaceTime from UK over proposed surveillance bill
- Apple opposes UK proposals to update surveillance laws, arguing they undermine encryption and data privacy.
- The UK government wants messaging services to get approval for security features and disable them on demand.
- Apple says the changes pose serious threats to security and privacy, and may remove iMessage and FaceTime from the UK.
- Other tech companies like WhatsApp and Signal also oppose the proposed surveillance bill.
- The bill is still under consultation, but Apple hopes the government will revise it in response to criticism.