My expectations from Apple would be scaled way back if they weren't preaching fairly consistently that they treat privacy as a "fundamental human right". They'v

My expectations from Apple would be scaled way back if they weren't preaching fairly consistently that they treat privacy as a "fundamental human right". They've marketed this as not only a competitive difference but also a moral imperative. To claim that you treat privacy as a fundamental human right is an extraordinary claim that requires significant effort and action to back up. To me, "fundamental human rights" apply to everyone - all humans - including children. Their commitment to this was already called into question for several reasons, including their partial commitment to E2E as well as their actions in other countries (i.e. China). When you give your users privacy with numerous conditions attached indicating all the times they don't have it, you aren't giving them privacy. Full stop. It's like going to someone's home, having them tell you that they are champions for privacy and then going to the bathroom and seeing a damn camera attached to the wall. "Oh, that, don't worry. I only look at the footage if something gets stolen."