A federal judge asked Apple to help the FBI unlock an iPhone belonging to Syed Farook, who was responsible for the shootings in San Bernardino in December which left 14 people dead. The judge asked Apple to provide "reasonable technical assistance" to the U.S. authorities, which would require the technology giant to overhaul the system that disables the phone after 10 unsuccessful password attempts. Once this feature kicks in, all the data on the phone is inaccessible. Apple declined to help the FBI. There are many pros to this as well possible cons. This is all about Security vs Privacy. I have been torn about this issue since I’ve heard about it. Do we let the government into our phones when there is a threat of national security or do we tell them, “That’s rough, buddy”? I have come to the
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Apple customers are not sacrificing their privacy for their security. The FBI would not allow third parties to have access to your information in anyway. Now, for some people, government intervention is a scary thought. The United Stated Government hasn’t been all the way trusted since Lyndon B. Johnson. Untrust really took off with Nixon and Carter. People may think this is a way for Government to control the people. Which isn't an irrational fear. Many people are waiting for the day the Government becomes like the one in 1984 or North Korea. This could just be the step they need to gain more control over the people. Apple Vs FBI. Privacy vs Security. Many people are fearful of the Backdoor that could be placed in their apple phones because of their fear or hatred of the Government. Or they just may not want anyone reading their texts. This could be just the step they need to start controlling us. On the other hand, this could be extremely helpful to the government not only in stopping potential terrorists, but they could stop peadophiles, they could be alerted to a murder confessing his crimes…. Just think of the
Apple customers are not sacrificing their privacy for their security. The FBI would not allow third parties to have access to your information in anyway. Now, for some people, government intervention is a scary thought. The United Stated Government hasn’t been all the way trusted since Lyndon B. Johnson. Untrust really took off with Nixon and Carter. People may think this is a way for Government to control the people. Which isn't an irrational fear. Many people are waiting for the day the Government becomes like the one in 1984 or North Korea. This could just be the step they need to gain more control over the people. Apple Vs FBI. Privacy vs Security. Many people are fearful of the Backdoor that could be placed in their apple phones because of their fear or hatred of the Government. Or they just may not want anyone reading their texts. This could be just the step they need to start controlling us. On the other hand, this could be extremely helpful to the government not only in stopping potential terrorists, but they could stop peadophiles, they could be alerted to a murder confessing his crimes…. Just think of the