For some reasons, i have decided not to comment on the current legal case between Apple computers and the FBI. Some of my friends have asked for my take on the the case and here, I want to give my own opinion about that high profile case.
Just for those who are not familiar with the case between the
FBI and Apple computers, the FBI wants Apple Computers to unlock an iPhone 5S from a San Bernadino terrorist shooter; Farook. According to FBI, the phone could not be accessed since Farook was shot dead with his wife on that fateful day hence they require Apple Computers to unlock the phone which Apple has refused to unlock.
The FBI has threatened and sued Apple for failing to cooperate with them on a matter of " National Security", personally i see this move by the FBI as a desperate move to invade Techs companies within the United State, secondly, I don't consider the case as a matter of National Security plus Apple Computers has the legal right to protect the integrity of the data and information stored in the database of their computers within and outside the US. Lastly, i think and i know that the FBI's request for Apple to assist in unlocking the phone is bullshit! FBI has the capability, the technology and the Intel to unlock any phone, computer etc in any location in the world. So my conclusion is that the case is far more than unlocking a single phone, the FBI wants to set a precedent that the Department of Justice and the FBI can compel Tech companies to give up customer's information and create backs doors in mobile phone and computer OS.
QHN join Facebook, Google, Microsoft and other NGO's, individuals and organisations to condemn the FBI request. Request on National Security should not infringe on our right to freedom of expression.
Uviowho Daniel, a blogger writes from Yanegoa.
