The Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent court with the authority to look into allegations against the UK intelligence services, is scheduled to evaluate it.
The Home Office’s request for access to consumer data safeguarded by Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) program prompted the US tech giant to file a lawsuit earlier this month.
Since Apple is currently unable to access data saved in this manner, it cannot provide it to law authorities in the event that a warrant is received.
According to the administration, if there is a threat to national security, it must be visible.
The Home Office’s request for access to consumer data prompted the US tech giant to file a lawsuit earlier this month.