US law enforcement has requested that Apple disable the security (encryption of the user's data) on an iPhone to allow access. The FBI and other government agencies have called for backdoors and intentional weaknesses to be included in encryption by manufacturers, including Apple. I rely on encryption every day to secure my personal information, finances, and the servers that I manage for others' benefit every day. I use Apple devices and rely on Apple's encryption technologies to protect my information and that of those I work for, and I need to know that Apple will not bypass or break the security I depend on.

Apple should take a strong stand to defend its loyal customers from any tampering in the security of its products, no matter how well intentioned. The judge has given Apple the opportunity to make oral arguments on the impact that bypassing the security of its products would have on Apple and its users. The hearing is scheduled for noon on October 22nd. Apple should take a strong stand by sending its CEO, Tim Cook, to attend this hearing. Apple should also make a public statement on the rights of iPhone users to encrypt their personal information so only they can use it.

You can read the court filing here:

https://ia801501.us.archive.org/27/items/gov.uscourts.nyed.376325/gov.uscourts.nyed.376325.2.0.pdf