If you live in the UK, the security of your data on Apple devices just took a hit. But if you're anywhere else, you can take steps to bolster your private information. Last week Apple took the unusual step of turning off its highest level of iCloud encryption,

When it comes to the fundamentals of security, I think that on this Big Tech (eg, Apple) is right and Big Gov (eg, the UK) is wrong.

Apple has confirmed it is removing one of its most powerful data security features from use in the UK after a row with the government. Advanced Data Protection (ADP), is an opt-in tool on Apple’s iCloud service which meant only an account holder could access the “majority” of file types such as photos or notes,