Michael Schellenberger

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2/21/2025, 5:03:04 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@tim_cook It’s true that Apple could have just quit the UK rather than accede to the governments demands, and in that sense it caved in. But it’s hard to see a publicly traded company responsible to shareholders doing that and so it appears to have chosen the best of two bad options. I may…
Michael Shellenberger
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@tim_cook Here’s the context for this. The UK government is one of the most totalitarian in the world!
Michael Shellenberger
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UK politician @DamianCollins says he just wants to protect kids but he doesn’t. He wants to turn the Internet — worldwide — into a police state. No more private messages because criminals use them. What’s next, cameras in every home? Warrantless searches? Please stop this maniac.
Michael Shellenberger
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@tim_cook Look what the UK creeps demanded:

“As part of its order to Apple, the UK asked it for access to global user data, Bloomberg News reported. The mandate orders Apple to provide access under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, a law that granted officials the authority to compel…
Michael Shellenberger
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Thank you @tim_cook for standing strong against tyranny! 🇺🇸🇬🇧✊🏼
Michael Shellenberger
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“Customers already using Advanced Data Protection, or ADP, will need to manually disable it during an unspecified grace period to keep their iCloud accounts.

“The company said it will issue additional guidance in the future to affected users and that it does not have the…
Michael Shellenberger
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“Apple previously called a bill from the UK Parliament that sought access to user data ‘unprecedented overreach by the government.’ At the time, the company said that ‘the UK could attempt to secretly veto new user protections globally preventing us from ever offering them to…

The statement from Big Brother Watch criticizes the UK Home Office's order to Apple, framing it as an attack on privacy and encryption. It argues that this decision compromises the safety of UK users and calls for the order to be rescinded.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to protect privacy, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating against potential privacy violations. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy and dignity by opposing government overreach into personal data. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the broader implications of weakened encryption. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It engages in constructive criticism of the UK Home Office's actions without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]