Apple is taking legal action against the British government over claims to weaken its strongest cloud safety measures, arguing that compliance would jeopardize the user’s privacy and put a dangerous priority.

The Cupertino giant took the case to the investigative powers tribunal, the United Kingdom’s judicial body responsible for dealing with complaints regarding the use of supervision forces by public authorities. It challenges the legality of the order of the house office under the 2016 Investigation Forces Act.

The government did not confirm or deny the existence of its order, claiming access to any material uploaded to Apple’s iCloud worldwide, because it is a criminal offense. However, Apple’s withdrawal of advanced data protection from the UK last month indicates that the dispute is increasing. iPhone, iPad and Mac users in the country can no longer log in for ADP, and existing users must manually disable it to maintain access to iCloud.

Apple’s attitude about coding and data security

When TechRepublic contacted Apple for comment, it referred us to a statement it made last month and said it was “seriously disappointed” that it could no longer provide advanced data protection in the UK

Data stored under Apple’s advanced data protection provides the highest level of protection the business offers, and keeps information even for Apple itself. Users must log in for advanced data protection as an extra step above -on Apple’s standard security measures.

“We have never built a back door or master key to any of our products or services, and we will never do it,” wrote an anonymous Apple representative in a statement sent to TechRepublic last month.

The Financial times The legal challenge of Apple first reported that the tribunal case could be heard in the coming weeks.

See: Apple removes thousands of programs in the EU due to digital services requirements

US investigation, potential cloud -law violation and widespread concern in the industry

The British Government demands of access to encrypted data have investigated the US and investigated whether the United Kingdom claim violates the Cloud Act, according to 9to5mac. The law limits foreign governments to directly access encrypted data stored by US businesses.

If they have access, the British government is likely to use the data held under advanced data protection to individuals already linked to crimes such as terrorism and abuse of children, instead of wide population, according to the BBC. Nevertheless, technical companies such as Apple claim that a back door will be used by criminals or by authoritarian governments against their citizens.

In 2016, Apple denied the US government’s request To unlock the ‌iphone‌ of a shooter in San Bernardino, California, citing concerns about the privacy of users and a dangerous precedent for access to government to encrypted devices.