Tim Cook: threat of terrorism should not scaremonger citizens into giving up their privacy

[Overl0rd]

 

The chief executive of Apple is a radical privacy advocate and was on the last leg of a trip to Europe and Israel where he discussed this issue extensively.


In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Cook said that it is clear that there are many instances of people’s information being “trafficked around” and that this is something his company abhorred.
 
"At the moment, however, consumers often “don’t fully understand what is going on", he added. "One day they will, and will be very offended.”
But it soon becomes clear that Cook’s commitment is sincere; Apple’s views on the subject stand in stark contrast to the position taken by Facebook and most other US tech giants, which are much more relaxed about these issues. It is also entirely at odds with the position adopted by David Cameron and most governments around the world, who believe that they need ever-increasing monitoring powers to combat crime and terror, dismissing the concerns of civil libertarians.
 
Cook disagrees fundamentally. “None of us should accept that the government or a company or anybody should have access to all of our private information. This is a basic human right. We all have a right to privacy. We shouldn't give it up. We shouldn't give in to scare-mongering or to people who fundamentally don’t understand the details.”
 

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11441265/Terrorists-should-be-eliminated-says-Apples-Tim-Cook.html

[LAwLz]

It's nice to see that we have at least one CEO that cares about their users' privacy.

Bravo Cook.

[Shroomster]

Bra-vo indeed Cook. You have impressed me with your sudden wisdom. Let's hope it is not temporary.

[Overl0rd]

whenever i read something about apple and privacy somewhere in my mind Jennifer Lawrence pops up.........

Okaaay then...

[AlexGoesHigh]

That's the only thing you can't trash apple on, they respect and try to ensure user privacy more that any other company

[Trik'Stari]

I hate to say it but,

 

 

.....well done sir, well done.

[cloclo8003]

whenever i read something about apple and privacy somewhere in my mind Jennifer Lawrence pops up.........

It wasn't a security flaw, it was apparently a brute force attack cause she used a 123456-type password

[Deli]

Although I don't use Apple product. However I do applause Mr. Tim Cook, who takes a stand and speaks the truth. 

[kpreg]

why do I get the vibe that when he says someday consumers will understand he think's he better than everyone who buys an apple product?????????

 

bish pls go to church or something

 

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[Thorium19]

If it wasn't for cost, I'd have an iphone 6 just because of apple's support of personal privacy, Mr Cook is really showing himself and his company in good light, so long may it continue.

[Guest]

I might even consider using apple because this. hmm. for now I will just applaud Cook.

[jrfox87]

The fact that Tim Cook and Apple really care about their users privacy instead of trying to collect as much data on them as possible, is the best thing about Apple.

[C3DMaX]

although he is right, i can't keep from taking this statement with a grain of salt, since it's coming from the apple ceo....

[Tataffe]

Not something really new. Apple's care for privacy and their subsequent uselessness to pathetic intelligence agencies have been known among tech enthusiasts for some time now ...

[LAwLz]

It wasn't a security flaw, it was apparently a brute force attack cause she used a 123456-type password

It was a security flaw. They forgot to implement brute force protection on one login service and someone exploited that.

[cloclo8003]

It was a security flaw. They forgot to implement brute force protection on one login service and someone exploited that.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they have 2-way authentification, and people don't bother to activate it

But yeah, I guess you are right

[Victorious Secret]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they have 2-way authentification, and people don't bother to activate it

But yeah, I guess you are right

 

They didn't have 2-factor on ALL aspects of iCloud services like they do now. Only certain parts of iCloud access were 2-factored. I think now, no matter where you try to log into a new device you have to give a generated code (sent by text or sent directly to a authorized device) or you have to use a one time use security key. 

[cloclo8003]

They didn't have 2-factor on ALL aspects of iCloud services like they do now. Only certain parts of iCloud access were 2-factored. I think now, no matter where you try to log into a new device you have to give a generated code (sent by text or sent directly to a authorized device) or you have to use a one time use security key. 

Oh. Well on the plus side, people got that they shouldn't put nudes pics and sex tapes on iCloud.

[Victorious Secret]

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Really? 

Well, we're all certainly entitled to our opinions. 

[ComradeHX]

He only says that after people's privacy was compromised anyway on icloud.

[Tocsin_786]

For those who use the night theme :

 

The chief executive of Apple is a radical privacy advocate and was on the last leg of a trip to Europe and Israel where he discussed this issue extensively.

In an exclusive interview with The Telegraph, Cook said that it is clear that there are many instances of people’s information being “trafficked around” and that this is something his company abhorred.

 "At the moment, however, consumers often “don’t fully understand what is going on", he added. "One day they will, and will be very offended.”

But it soon becomes clear that Cook’s commitment is sincere; Apple’s views on the subject stand in stark contrast to the position taken by Facebook and most other US tech giants, which are much more relaxed about these issues. It is also entirely at odds with the position adopted by David Cameron and most governments around the world, who believe that they need ever-increasing monitoring powers to combat crime and terror, dismissing the concerns of civil libertarians.

Cook disagrees fundamentally. “None of us should accept that the government or a company or anybody should have access to all of our private information. This is a basic human right. We all have a right to privacy. We shouldn't give it up. We shouldn't give in to scare-mongering or to people who fundamentally don’t understand the details.”

[VirtualNinja]

Nice PR spin, makes him out to be a good guy, however he is in charge of one of, if not the world richest companies, what are they doing about it? Throw some money in the ring otherwise it's all lip service.

[JAKEBAB]

I see so many people on here say they don't care because they have nothing to hide, maybe this will make those people wake the f**k up! Good on you apple!

[LAwLz]

Nice PR spin, makes him out to be a good guy, however he is in charge of one of, if not the world richest companies, what are they doing about it? Throw some money in the ring otherwise it's all lip service.

They encrypt their smartphones and tablets by default, and judging by the FBI's reaction they aren't giving anyone access to the encrypted data. They aren't doing a lot as far as I can tell, but they are doing some good things.

[Dabombinable]

The only thing anyone from Apple has said that I like and can agree with.