Apple is known, among other things, for trying to protect the privacy and security of its customers. He is practically constantly working on various new functions and gadgets to take security to the next level. The absolute basis for protecting user data is end-to-end encryption, which Apple uses in several of its applications and services. Not long ago then Apple introduced extended data protection on iCloudwhich extends end-to-end encryption within the Apple ecosystem even further. Let's explore advanced data protection on i together in this articleCloudLook at the tooth.
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End encryption
Even before we dive into the novelty itself, it is necessary to focus on end encryption - some of you may not even know what it actually is and how it works. End-to-end encryption is not called that for nothing. For example, if you have a message that is end-to-end encrypted, it is first encrypted when sent using a key that is stored on the sender's device. It then travels encrypted through the entire Internet and is decrypted by the recipient, i.e. at the end, via the decryption key stored in the recipient's device. This is how all messages that use end-to-end encryption are encrypted, including those that have already been sent. In practice, this means that messages with end-to-end encryption can only be read by the sender and receiver on their devices, thanks to the keys.
Enhanced data protection on iCloudu
It already currently protectsCloud end-to-end encryption of some data. Specifically, there are a total of 14 categories, including messages (when backup is turned off), Keychain passwords, health data, Maps history, and many others. Advanced data protection on iCloudu increases the number of categories protected by end-to-end encryption to 23. The added categories include device and message backups, iCloud Drive, notes, photos, reminders, audio recordings, bookmarks in Safari, shortcuts and tickets in Wallet. End-to-end encryption thus covers most of the data and there are practically only three categories left that are not protected by end-to-end encryption, namely emails, contacts and calendars, due to the necessary interoperability with other applications and systems.
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When will we wait?
It is important to mention that extended data protection on iCloudhas already been launched, but for now only in the United States of America. According to the words AppThe rest of the world should see this feature sometime in early 2023, but the exact date is unknown. It is expected that we should see it either with the arrival of iOS 16.3, or only with the arrival iOS 16.4. If he wants Apple to fulfill its promise, later it would extend data protection to iCloudIt shouldn't have been launched for the rest of the world. Anyway, we know how the Californian giant has been doing with its promises lately, so let's hope it keeps this one.
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Requirements for the activation option
Enhanced data protection on iCloudu will not be available for absolutely all Apple devices – the possibility of using it depends on the operating system. If you want to use this security update, you will need:
- iPhone s iOS 16.2 and later;
- iPad with iPadOS 16.2 and later;
- Mac with macOS 13.1 Ventura and later;
- Apple Watch s watchOS 9.2 and later;
- Apple TV with tvOS 16.2 and later;
- HomePod with version 16.2 and later;
- Windows computer with the i applicationCloud 14.1 and later.
In addition to the aforementioned hardware and software requirements, you will still need to have two-factor authentication enabled for Apple ID, a code lock will also have to be set on the device and a recovery key must be present for possible account and data recovery.
How to activate extended data protection on iCloudu
If you would like to activate extended data protection on iCloudu na iPhone or iPad, when it is available with us, just proceed as follows:
- First, go to the native app Settings.
- Then tap at the top of the screen your profile.
- Once you have done so, go to the section titled iCloud.
- Click here Enhanced data protection and execute activation.
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Na macu then the procedure is as follows:
- First, tap in the upper left corner icon .
- Then select an option from the menu System Settings…
- In the new window, click on the sidebar your profile.
- Once you have done so, go to the section titled iCloud.
- Then scroll down here, tap on Enhanced data protection and execute activation.
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