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eric_h
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U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypte...
Their Irish tax haven is rather specifically _not_ in the UK.
booi
on Feb 7, 2025
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yeah isn't it in... you know... Ireland?
nichohel
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There is the Republic of Ireland, not in UK, and Northern Ireland, in UK.
chrisjj
on Feb 8, 2025
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And Apple's "haven" is in Republic of Ireland, so no, not UK.
gardenhedge
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fyi, if you see Ireland or Irish mentioned it nearly always refers to the Republic of Ireland.
miningape
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Oh American education system please never change
tonyedgecombe
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I’ve met a few fellow brits who don’t know the difference.
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