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Apple Rejects Kenyan Government's Request to Unlock Two iPhones Linked to a Criminal Investigation

By John Wanjohi Fri, 01/08/2021 @ 12:42pm 961 views 9 comments
Apple Rejects Kenyan Government's Request to Unlock Two iPhones Linked to a Criminal Investigation

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US technology giant, Apple turned down a request by the Kenyan authorities to unlock two iPhones that are linked to a criminal investigation.

This was revealed in a US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated December 23rd, 2020.

The Kenyan government’s request to Apple to unlock the two smartphones was made in the six-month period ending December, according to the SEC filing.

Kenya joins a list of many governments whose requests to unlock iPhones have been rejected by the California-headquartered electronics maker. 

Apple has in the past been embroiled in a tussle with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over the same matter. Last year, the FBI asked the company to unlock a shooter’s iPhone but the request was declined.

Apple argues that it would be impossible to unlock iPhones without attacking the fundamental elements of iOS security. Most requests seek details such as contacts, photos, and calls not backed up on the iCloud.

Although Apple provides cloud backups in response to court orders, it has never provided locally stored data.

The filling at the SEC does not reveal what information the Kenyan government was seeking, or the identity of the owners of the two devices.
 

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Kenya

Fri, 01/08/2021 @ 01:10pm

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They want to say they do not hackers who can unlock it?

Dan Komen

Fri, 01/08/2021 @ 08:16pm

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Israel would normally do this.

Builder

Fri, 01/08/2021 @ 11:51pm

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They ask 1st then hack if not given password. Hacking is illegal still but safety of public is paramount. Phone company has all data n accessible too.

Morris Menye

Sat, 01/09/2021 @ 03:21am

In reply to They ask 1st then hack if… by Builder

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@Mjenzi,evidence will be rejected if obtained illegally.These super conmen knew Apple will help them escape justice.

Builder

Sun, 01/10/2021 @ 02:56pm

In reply to @Mjenzi,evidence will be… by Morris Menye

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NIS listen and have access to everything plus they can ask court to legally obtain as a formality.

Mumbi

Sat, 01/09/2021 @ 10:46am

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It took the FBI 2 months to unlock a murderer's iPhone in 2020. Apple refused FBI request to unlock the phone to assist with their investigations.

Wali wa Daku

Sat, 01/09/2021 @ 05:30pm

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So, no password was requested at the Nyayo house basement "interrogation" of the suspects? By now they have already wiped their phones and iClouds remotely by help from family or friends.

Kora kanini

Sat, 01/09/2021 @ 09:24pm

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The only thing you can do or get in Kenya is SOUL....
So unlocking a phone is easy as ABC...

KK

Sat, 01/09/2021 @ 11:10pm

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I can unlock the phones for $99.99. Call me

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