The Justice Department offers a glimpse into the workings of its recently renewed CLOUD Act agreement with the United Kingdom in a report submitted to Congress. This first-of-its-kind report reveals some early successes, unexpected shortcomings, and several significant issues that must be addressed. In light of recent reports that the U.K. is aggressively pursuing Apple in another attack on encryption, it also highlights the necessity of fortifying such agreements to fulfill the aims of the CLOUD Act and protect cybersecurity and national interests.
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