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Most iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted; Apple doesn't have direct access to your data. In the end they do own the OS and could potentially backdoor your devi
by luhn 4y ago
Most iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted; Apple doesn't have direct access to your data. In the end they do own the OS and could potentially backdoor your device, but if you're worried about that... well, Lockdown Mode is moot at that point.
Worth noting Apple previously refused an FBI order to do just that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI–Apple_encryption_dispute https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI–Apple_encryption_dispute
- jackvalentine 4y ago> Most iCloud data is end-to-end encrypted; Apple doesn't have direct access to your data. Depends what you think of as ‘most’ really, things that don’t have end-to-end includes photos, icloud drive files, notes and backups. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
- mytherin 4y agoSecure notes are end to end encrypted [1] [1] https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/sec1782bcab1/web https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/sec1782bcab1/...
- Tepix 4y agoSo you have a passphrase protecting the note. On a mobile device chances are your passphrase is rather weak because it's tedious to enter.
- modeless 4y agoApple refused an FBI order to decrypt a phone; however they allow the FBI to access iCloud data all the time. And iMessage is not end-to-end encrypted in iCloud at the explicit request of the FBI. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusive/exclusive-apple-dropped-plan-for-encrypting-backups-after-fbi-complained-sources-idUSKBN1ZK1CT https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusiv...
- nojito 4y agoYes but many things on iCloud are E2E encrypted. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
- modeless 4y agoWhich makes it all the more ridiculous that sensitive things like messages, photos, contacts, and notes aren't, even as an option. Clearly the technical ability is there.