Apple CEO Tim Cook Opposes Court Order to allow Govt. Acess to it's iOS devices

Commander Wallace · 02-18-16, 11:16 AM

Apple CEO Tim Cook of Apple is vehemently opposing a court order to enable governmental snooping into phone messages, texts and emails. The U.S government has ordered Apple to build software that would allow the government to hack into your cell phones or iOS devices at will. The U.S government has long been at odds with Silicon Valley and the tech industry for it's refusal to allow governmental access to it's software and servers. To be fair, other companies “ mine “ your data and sell it to 3rd parties for the purpose of making sales.

Quote : But Apple CEO Tim Cook bit back, claiming the creation of such a hacking tool would threaten the security of all iPhone owners. It is, as Edward Snowden said, one of the most important privacy and security cases currently being fought between government and the technology industry.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbr.../#1ec0da0a7d87

Nov 27 of 2015 found a new law enacted by congress to abolish mass and bulk collection of phone records. This law was put into effect after NSA employee Edward Snowden released information regarding clandestine actions involving snooping and surveillance of it's populace.

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The program began in secret 14 years ago under the authority of President George W. Bush, and for years, the government kept it mostly secret. But in the summer of 2013, it was forced to acknowledge the program after Snowden’s leak of a court order showing that the agency was gathering from a Verizon phone company “all call detail records” of its customers on a daily basis.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...b1f_story.html

The government will now have to obtain a court order to obtain phone records. Apple CEO Tim Cook has gone on record as saying that he would comply with any “ valid “ court order regarding specific phone records. Mr Cook however has said he draws the line at allowing their I phones to be able to hacked into at will or creating a “ backdoor “ Mr Cook has further said that he has no interest in who you talk to, what time you go to bed or what you have for dinner. Apparently, the Government does.

It goes without saying that allowing unfettered Government access to their I phone establishes a dangerous precedence and furthers over reach by the government. Other tech companies are watching developments as the battle lines are being drawn that will undoubtedly see this case end up before the Federal Supreme Court. This case may well set boundaries that will protect other tech companies from governmental interference. A well written article appeared in Subsim last weekend detailing the loss of Justice Anton Scalia .( http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=224340 )
Interestingly enough, this loss leaves the Supreme court with an even number of justices without a new appointment.

This tension between the tech industry and the U.S government came to a head after the cowardly terrorist attacks in San Bernadine California December 2, 2015 in which 14 people tragically lost their lives. Law enforcement officials have said they need access to the the perpetrators phones to solve this case. This is ridiculous as law enforcement solved this case long ago. This is nothing more than a poorly made excuse by governmental official to once again make attempts to bring it's populace under surveillance. There has always been a danger when the technological abilities of a government exceeds it's wisdom to employ that technology fairly and without prejudice and for the good of it's people.

Law enforcement has said this surveillance is to ostensibly help keep it's people safe. The wiser among us feel differently. I suppose it would help law enforcement if they could know where you were every minute of your life. Interestingly enough, all electronic consumer products are being fitted with chips whereby when you watch TV, it can also literally watch you. Electronic consumer products like refrigerators can let those who want to know if you are home. People should ask themselves why this would be important and to whom. There is not a lot of data on the web to support that but executives at the consumer electronics shows have confirmed that. Further, if the security of those devices made in America like apple I phones are compromised, this will inevitably open the door to phones made in China or Japan or somewhere else that enjoy freedom from access from a 3rd party like the government. This would economically damage Apple and other companies in the U.S . It's reasonable to assume the U.S would demand the same access to phones made outside the U.S.

Republican Presidential Candidates Ted Cruz, retired Neuro Surgeon Benjamin Carson and front runner Donald Trump have all said they are in favor of more and continued surveillance. Something to keep in mind when it comes time to vote.

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Law enforcement and intelligence services in the United Kingdom and the United States possess technology to activate the microphones in cell phones remotely, by accessing phones' diagnostic or maintenance features in order to listen to conversations that take place near the person who holds the phone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveillance

Benjamin Franklin Has been quoted as saying :
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety

"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism" is often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, as well. Both of these gentleman were some of the founding fathers who were instrumental in the framing of the Constitution.

Where do you stand on this issue ?

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Apple CEO Tim Cook Opposes Court Order to allow Govt. Acess to it's iOS devices Apple CEO Tim Cook of Apple is vehemently opposing a court order to enable governmental snooping into phone messages, texts and emails. The U.S government has ordered Apple to build software that would allow the government to hack into your cell phones or iOS devices at will. The U.S government has long been at odds with Silicon Valley and the tech industry for it's refusal to allow governmental access to it's software and servers. To be fair, other companies “ mine “ your data and sell it to 3rd parties for the purpose of making sales. Quote : But Apple CEO Tim Cook bit back, claiming the creation of such a hacking tool would threaten the security of all iPhone owners. It is, as Edward Snowden said, one of the most important privacy and security cases currently being fought between government and the technology industry. http://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbr.../#1ec0da0a7d87 Nov 27 of 2015 found a new law enacted by congress to abolish mass and bulk collection of phone records. This law was put into effect after NSA employee Edward Snowden released information regarding clandestine actions involving snooping and surveillance of it's populace. Quote : The program began in secret 14 years ago under the authority of President George W. Bush, and for years, the government kept it mostly secret. But in the summer of 2013, it was forced to acknowledge the program after Snowden’s leak of a court order showing that the agency was gathering from a Verizon phone company “all call detail records” of its customers on a daily basis. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...b1f_story.html The government will now have to obtain a court order to obtain phone records. Apple CEO Tim Cook has gone on record as saying that he would comply with any “ valid “ court order regarding specific phone records. Mr Cook however has said he draws the line at allowing their I phones to be able to hacked into at will or creating a “ backdoor “ Mr Cook has further said that he has no interest in who you talk to, what time you go to bed or what you have for dinner. Apparently, the Government does. It goes without saying that allowing unfettered Government access to their I phone establishes a dangerous precedence and furthers over reach by the government. Other tech companies are watching developments as the battle lines are being drawn that will undoubtedly see this case end up before the Federal Supreme Court. This case may well set boundaries that will protect other tech companies from governmental interference. A well written article appeared in Subsim last weekend detailing the loss of Justice Anton Scalia .( http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=224340 ) Interestingly enough, this loss leaves the Supreme court with an even number of justices without a new appointment. This tension between the tech industry and the U.S government came to a head after the cowardly terrorist attacks in San Bernadine California December 2, 2015 in which 14 people tragically lost their lives. Law enforcement officials have said they need access to the the perpetrators phones to solve this case. This is ridiculous as law enforcement solved this case long ago. This is nothing more than a poorly made excuse by governmental official to once again make attempts to bring it's populace under surveillance. There has always been a danger when the technological abilities of a government exceeds it's wisdom to employ that technology fairly and without prejudice and for the good of it's people. Law enforcement has said this surveillance is to ostensibly help keep it's people safe. The wiser among us feel differently. I suppose it would help law enforcement if they could know where you were every minute of your life. Interestingly enough, all electronic consumer products are being fitted with chips whereby when you watch TV, it can also literally watch you. Electronic consumer products like refrigerators can let those who want to know if you are home. People should ask themselves why this would be important and to whom. There is not a lot of data on the web to support that but executives at the consumer electronics shows have confirmed that. Further, if the security of those devices made in America like apple I phones are compromised, this will inevitably open the door to phones made in China or Japan or somewhere else that enjoy freedom from access from a 3rd party like the government. This would economically damage Apple and other companies in the U.S . It's reasonable to assume the U.S would demand the same access to phones made outside the U.S. Republican Presidential Candidates Ted Cruz, retired Neuro Surgeon Benjamin Carson and front runner Donald Trump have all said they are in favor of more and continued surveillance. Something to keep in mind when it comes time to vote. Quote : Law enforcement and intelligence services in the United Kingdom and the United States possess technology to activate the microphones in cell phones remotely, by accessing phones' diagnostic or maintenance features in order to listen to conversations that take place near the person who holds the phone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveillance Benjamin Franklin Has been quoted as saying : "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety "Dissent is the highest form of patriotism" is often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, as well. Both of these gentleman were some of the founding fathers who were instrumental in the framing of the Constitution. Where do you stand on this issue ? Last edited by Commander Wallace; 02-18-16 at 11:43 AM.