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Apples Quote by Edward Snowden

“The new iPhone encryption does not stop them from accessing copies of your pictures or whatever that are uploaded to, for example, Apple's cloud service, which are still legally accessible because those are not encrypted. It only protects what's physically on the phone.” quote by Edward Snowden
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“The new iPhone encryption does not stop them from accessing copies of your pictures or whatever that are uploaded to, for example, Apple's cloud service, which are still legally accessible because those are not encrypted. It only protects what's physically on the phone.”

Edward Snowden

About This Quote

Encryption protects data at rest on devices but not data stored elsewhere, leaving it vulnerable to legal access.

In simple terms: Phone encryption is limited; cloud data remains exposed.

Key Takeaway

Secure data both on device and in the cloud.

Themes

privacy security encryption legal access cloud storage

Mood

concerned informative

Type

analytical technical

When to use this quote

  • technology use
  • legal compliance
  • personal data
  • corporate responsibility

Key Concepts

cryptography data protection policy gaps

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can users ensure end‑to‑end security?
  • What policies should limit lawful access to cloud data?
A Different Perspective

Encryption alone cannot guarantee privacy without comprehensive safeguards.

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