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Don't use the cloud if you care about privacy, or encrypt the data yourself before uploading. Has always been the case.
by selsta 5y ago
Don't use the cloud if you care about privacy, or encrypt the data yourself before uploading. Has always been the case.
- new299 5y agoThe point is that offline content detection on data that will be uploaded to iCloud feels like a prelude to offline detection of all content on your device. In fact, given that Apple do not E2E encrypt backups and already implement CSAM functionality by scanning data in iCloud [1] it's not clear what the purpose of the new PSI/CSAM system is. Which leads many to speculate that it's only purpose is as a prelude to scanning all offline content. [1] https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/01/09/apples-scanning-icloud-photos-for-child-abuse-images/ https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/01/09/apples-scanning-...
- zionic 5y agoThat’s not enough, Apple is “open” to adding these APIs to 3rd party apps as of today’s news. It was never going to stop at iCloud uploads.
- MomoXenosaga 5y agoI fully agree but Apple is pushing iCloud hard. Hell it's seemless ecosystem is their main selling point.
- shapefrog 5y agoThe ad on tv is pushing adult diapers hard - does that mean you have to buy them and wear them?