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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.
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