Why Apple and the FBI are fighting over an iCloud account

2/25/2016

This article discusses the highly controversial and widely publicized legal battle between Apple and the FBI over privacy and encryption. It focuses on the specific case of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, in which the FBI requested Apple's assistance in unlocking the iPhone of one of the perpetrators. The article explains the differing stances of Apple and the FBI, with Apple arguing for the importance of user privacy and encryption, while the FBI argues for the need to access the encrypted data in order to investigate and prevent future crimes. It also highlights the potential implications and broader impact of this case on privacy rights, encryption technology, and government access to personal information.

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