> but how can they make that promise when they don't make the laws? I agree, like Lavabit... Lavabit had all the best intentions but in the end the law screwed

> but how can they make that promise when they don't make the laws? I agree, like Lavabit... Lavabit had all the best intentions but in the end the law screwed them over anyway. Of course Apple has a lot more power than Lavabit, so it's nice they are taking this standpoint and being resistant. Hopefully they can contribute to a positive change.. Anyways at least they are trying, something i haven't seen from other big companies, like Google https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Google#Privacy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Google#Privacy