The legal battle is over a reported January directive under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act 2016. According to the act, Apple is required to provide government agencies with blanket access to end-to-end encrypted files on iCloud. Instead of obeying the order, Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK, which provides maximum cloud security, while taking the matter to court. The Apple legal battle heats up with reports circulating that the company may sue the UK government over user data privacy, safety, and concerns. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has joined the debate, backing the giant in this Apple vs UK row. How do tech companies balance between compliance and business?

