Apple's UK encryption case set for Sept 17 hearing, govt seeks more time
By Patricia Figueiredo, Imogen Howse ( August 6, 2026, 12:47 GMT | Insight) -- Apple is set to face the UK government at a Sept. 17 preliminary hearing over its challenge to surveillance powers that critics say could weaken encrypted data protections. The hearing is due to consider how Apple’s claim should be managed alongside privacy campaigners’ cases, after the government sought more time to prepare its response.Apple is set to face the UK government in court on Sept. 17 in its dispute over a controversial surveillance law that critics say could allow authorities to access encrypted user data, MLex has learned....
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