Apple Approved Fewer Push Data Requests in 2024 as Government Demands Surged

Apple approved fewer push data requests in 2024 as government demands surged

While governments around the world made a record number of iPhone push notification data requests in 2024, Apple approved a smaller share.

Apple Gave Governments Data on Thousands of Push Notifications

Apple provided governments around the world with data related to thousands of push notifications sent to its devices, which can identify a target’s specific device or in some cases include unencrypted content like the actual text displayed in the notification, according to data published by Apple. In one case, that Apple did not ultimately provide data for, Israel demanded data related to nearly 700 push notifications as part of a single request…

Apple Shares Push Data with Governments, Sparks Privacy Fears

The intersection of technology and privacy has once again come under scrutiny as new revelations emerge about Apple’s compliance with government requests for user data. Specifically, the company has provided data related to thousands of push notifications to various governments worldwide, raising questions about the balance between national security and individual privacy. According to a detailed report by 404 Media, these push notifications—ale…

Apple Gave Governments Data On Thousands of Push Notifications

An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Apple provided governments around the world with data related to thousands of push notifications sent to its devices, which can identify a target's specific device or in some cases include unencrypted content like the actual text displayed in the notification, according to data published by Apple. In one case, that Apple did not ultimately provide data for, Israel demanded data related to nearl…

Apple says it’s approving fewer global government requests for push data

In its latest Transparency Report, Apple says it’s approving fewer global government requests for push data.