“Taken Down” a Look into Apple’s Transparency Reports

If Apple isn't acting in good faith in terms of what they disclose, why produce the "transparency report" at all? Does it really placate anyone who matters? Or is it perhaps a strategy to protract potential regulatory action?

"Hey look, we're so transparent we even publish a transparency report."

The whole thing stinks and is has a rather sour and ugly aesthetic. Even loyal fans will have a difficult time explaining such doublespeak away.