The delay may well be a diversionary tactic. But in order to trust Apple again, we need the company to commit to canceling this mass surveillance system. Apple has heard the message, and announced that it would delay the system while consulting with various groups about its impact.
This software poses an enormous danger to privacy and security. Why EFF Flew a Plane Over Apple's Headquartersįor the last month, civil liberties and human rights organizations, researchers, and customers have demanded that Apple cancel its plan to install photo-scanning software onto devices.