There is debate going on concerning the latest version of Apple i-phone between Apple and the US federal government. A US magistrate in California has ordered Apple to unlock the phone of a deceased terrorist who killed several people. The CEO of Apple declined stating that it would violate the privacy of all Apple phones not only here but world-wide and cities Edward Snowden revelations. Apple has said that they will appeal the magistrate’s order. Ethically, does the individual’s right to privacy exceed the government’s right to know?