Written Question·Home Office·UIN 33834

Cryptography: Apple

Tabled: 25 February 2025
Answered: 4 March 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that the removal of Apple's encryption system for users in Britain will not lead to (a) abuse and (b) misuse by the (i) police and (ii) security services.

Answer

Dan Jarvis
I refer the Hon Member to my response to PQ 33378 answered on 3 March 2025.