Apple has found itself in another privacy related controversy, this time over a decision apparently made two years ago, but only coming to light now. According to Reuters, Apple abandoned plans to fully encrypt iPhone (and iPad) back ups in iCloud following pressure from the FBI. The move raises serious privacy concerns for a company that touts itself as a user privacy leader.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/FBI-pressure-leaves-iCloud-iPhone-users-vulnerable-to-unencrypted-back-door.451018.0.html