<h1>Apple Suspends Advanced Data Protection in UK Over Encryption Dispute with Government Under Investigatory Powers Act 2016</h1> Apple has removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool for users in the UK due to a conflict with the government over data privacy. The ADP tool provides end-to-end encryption for users' cloud data. The UK government reportedly sought access to such encrypted data to combat criminal activities, prompting Apple to halt the service following a Technical Capability Notice under the UK's Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. Apple expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of data security amid rising data breaches. The UK Home Office declined to comment on the matter, and users with ADP will need to disable the feature.