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UK law that could ban Apple security updates worldwide is an unprecedented overreach (9to5mac.com)
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UK law that could ban Apple security updates worldwide is an unprecedented overreach::Proposed amendments to the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) which could ban Apple security updates worldwide are an “unprecedented overreach,”...

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[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 52 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Remember, the government are doing this for your benefit.

There's definitely no other reason behind it. No sir.

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 20 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The UK government have already shown they are categorically incapable of enacting any of their tech laws. The flaw is always in the premise and when you trace it back to the source you'll find only incredulous luddites and Teresa May bulk buying chastity belts.