Apple has decided to withdraw its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature which provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud services, following pressure from the UK government for a mechanism that allows security officials to access encrypted user data. The UK government demanded a backdoor to the encryption under the Investigatory Powers Act, raising significant privacy and security concerns among users and privacy advocates. The comments reflect a deep mistrust towards tech companies' data protection, with Apple being seen as the only major firm challenging this invasive requirement. Users are questioning the implications for privacy, especially as they feel increasingly vulnerable due to the lack of strong encryption on major data platforms. The continuation of such government pressures could signify a worrying trend for global data security standards and individual privacy rights. The concept of a 'UK-only' backdoor encryption was suggested, but many argue this approach might trigger a broader global shift towards mandatory backdoor systems, thus compromising user privacy even further.