Security UK.gov backs off Apple backdoor plan, US intelligence chief says Privacy climbdown follows Vance, Lammy fishing trip. Joe Fay Aug 19, 2025 - 2 min read Photo by Claudio Schwarz / Unsplash Get the full story: Subscribe for free Join peers managing over $100 billion in annual IT spend and subscribe to unlock full access to The Stack’s analysis and events. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in