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iCloud Photos aren’t E2E encrypted, but it’s unlikely they’re scanned for CSAM today because Apple generates effectively 0 references to NCMEC annually.
by shuckles 5y ago
iCloud Photos aren’t E2E encrypted, but it’s unlikely they’re scanned for CSAM today because Apple generates effectively 0 references to NCMEC annually.
- websites2023 5y agoI also believe Apple doesn't really want to scan your photos on their servers. I believe their competitors do, and they consider this compromise (scan on device with hashes) is their way of complying with CSAM demands while still maintaining their privacy story.
- shuckles 5y agoYes. Scope creep is much easier when implemented as scanning on plaintext data.
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- willseth 5y agoIt's too late to edit my post, but you're right. iCloud Photos are not E2E encrypted, my misunderstanding.