>We have also never allowed access to our servers. And we never will.
That's good to read but, technically, it's not their choice, correct?
That's good to read but, technically, it's not their choice, correct?
Then again, it's sort of moot because they can probably be legally forced to provide full "access to [their] servers". Some comments here are pointing out they have the choice whether to obey the law, so is Cook actually saying they will disobey it?
Technically, it very much is their choice to comply or not, if they are ever put in a position to do so.
The consequences of not complying are not up to them, but they can still not comply if they choose. (The consequences might be massive fines and/or jail time for execs, but it's still a choice)