In 2013, ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked information that revealed the extent to which several countries, including the United States, developed a global surveillance system capable of collecting and sharing a massive amount of information. A direct consequence of the Snowden disclosures was the public backlash against large technology companies, who in turn strengthened security measures on consumer smartphones to reduce unauthorized government access. Apple, in particular, designated itself as the company that prioritizes user security and privacy above all, and now boasts some of the strongest encryption measures on the consumer market.
Rafita Ahlam