The author details their experience of "de-Appling," a response to Apple's withdrawal of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the UK. This change comes as a result of the Home Office's Technical Capability Notice (TCN) linked to the Investigatory Powers Act, which threatens user privacy. Existing users with ADP enabled will have to disable it manually or risk losing their iCloud accounts. The author emphasizes the urgency for users to back up sensitive data from iCloud, as the protection provided by ADP will not be available moving forward. Users in the UK will only have Standard Data Protection for various iCloud services, including backups and notes. The author recommends moving data to end-to-end encrypted services like Proton, Standard Notes, or other secure alternatives, rather than relying on major tech companies. The potential implications of the TCN extend to all iCloud users worldwide, highlighting a broader risk to data security. The article stresses the importance of reassessing trust in Apple's ecosystem and urges users to act quickly to ensure their data remains secure. For those not in the UK, ADP is still available, but the author points out that teams should consider the data security of their UK-based members. A second TCN issued by the Home Office raises further questions about data handling, especially regarding British citizens versus users in the UK. The author expresses frustration over the lack of transparency in this situation and the potential erosion of privacy rights. They advocate for immediate action to reduce reliance on American tech infrastructures and maintain personal data security.