As modern technology and particularly information technology develop, new controversial and complicated ethical issues emerge. Judicial proceedings between Apple and the FBI represent the paradigm in which humanity lives now. The main value that drives the protagonist in the case is the privacy of its customers. As Apple’s products grant a variety of privacy services for its clients, the FBI demands could have threatened iPhone privacy. Other values may include freedom of speech and freedom of media-space. Apple’s position is that these values have more significance to society than the security issues such secrecy may cause. The organization tries to promote that if they provide the FBI with instruments to penetrate the encryption software of a phone, user privacy all over the globe may be threatened.
As Apple’s production is used world-wide there are stakeholders both in the U.S. and abroad. The main stake is held by the users, as their private data may be at risk of external intervention. However, users are also influenced by the opposite aspect of the issue, as catching criminals may contribute to safety. The FBI is another significant stakeholder, as the ability to obtain data may increase success rates. Apple is at stake for multiple reasons, including preserving a good image and not surrendering the principles. Therefore, Apple countered the arguments, which implied that national security is more valuable than user privacy. As mentioned in the case there are several leverages to achieve Apple’s goal. First, the FBI demands violate the first amendment. Second, a precedent may be created, threatening privacy of all users of other companies. Apple should address these issues to users and technology companies in order to support its positions.