Category: Apple
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Memory Integrity Enforcement: iPhone 17’s Counter-Spyware System
Apple has a track record of posturing for user privacy over government pressure, handling valid privacy concerns reasonably well, and even innovating novel privacy solutions like PQ3 encryption. On September 9, Apple announced the rollout of Memory Integrity Enforcement as part of their iPhone 17 announcement. Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) is a new system that…
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Apple Pulls Encryption Based Protection from UK Users Following Government Demands
Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…
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Is Siri Listening To Me? Apple’s Siri Privacy Stance
Apple’s privacy practices came under scrutiny recently, prompting the company to address concerns related to its virtual assistant, Siri. Following a $95 million class-action settlement, Apple has issued clarifications on how Siri processes user data, reaffirming its commitment to user privacy. These events highlight the evolving relationship between technology and privacy and the importance of…


