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Apple isn’t required by law to contest the requests from law enforcement. They could provide assistance without even telling the target. For example, https://en
by adamcstephens 6y ago
Apple isn’t required by law to contest the requests from law enforcement. They could provide assistance without even telling the target. For example, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_doctrine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_doctrine
You are correct that they can’t refuse in China, but they’ve chosen to fight in the US.
- CharlesW 6y agoOnly if you consider complying with most U.S. government requests—all requests with a valid legal basis—"fighting".[1] For example, Apple complied with U.S. government requests in 90% of cases in 1H'2019.[2] [1] https://www.apple.com/privacy/government-information-requests/ https://www.apple.com/privacy/government-information-request... [2] https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-complies-percent-us-government-requests-customer-data-2020-1 https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-complies-percent-us-go...
- t-writescode 6y agoApple is allowed by law to contest them, though and so they are following the law.