Apple warns Canada’s encryption bill could force it to remove FaceTime and iMessage, risking user trust and privacy worldwide.

Key takeaways

• Why Apple and Meta Are Drawing a Line on Encryption in Canada
• Apple didn’t just send a letter—they threatened to pull FaceTime and iMessage from Canada if forced to weaken encryption. Meta, meanwhile, is openly warning about the ...
• The underlying issue is clear: forced backdoors unravel trust. Apple’s business model banks on privacy as a selling point—its “Privacy. That’s iPhone.” campaign isn’t ...
• The risks aren’t theoretical. Weakening encryption exposes billions of users to wider threat surfaces—hackers, state actors, and corporate espionage. Once a backdoor e...

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