It's always a little bit invigorating to read an article like this.

It's also a touch sad. People appreciate companies who take a stand for their claimed ideals. Apple has made much of its dedication to protecting their customers, even when it might not be the easiest move. I guess here they've decided it's not worth the risk.

Still, combined with their other moves towards monetizing their customers it kind of shows that they're out of ideas to make more money, and the first things to fall in the face of that are their supposed ideals. They're sacrificing something that isn't easily regained.