While acknowledging that oral assurances have been made by ministers that encrypted services are not at risk, the group has asked for clarity. Among other issues raised by these companies, Apple outlines the specific problem it has with the fact that it may obliged to interfere with its customers’ devices on behalf of the UK government.
The government is also criticized by the UK’s Internet Service Providers’ Association, which includes AOL and AT&T, for allowing just two weeks for the committee to hear evidence.
These tech companies are joined by the UN, Privacy International, Open Rights Group, Liberty and others in highlighting significant and varied concerns about the Bill.
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