Overview

• Apple’s default iCloud setup applies strong encryption only to select categories like Health and Journal while leaving items such as photos, notes and backups under weaker, server-held protection.
• Advanced Data Protection lets users extend end-to-end encryption across all iCloud data but removes Apple’s ability to assist with recovery if passwords are lost.
• Users must create a 28-character recovery key and designate a trusted recovery contact before turning on Advanced Data Protection in Settings.
• The PSA highlights three essential iPhone settings—Intelligent Tracking Prevention in Safari, Mail Privacy Protection and lock screen access limits—to curb tracking and block unauthorized Control Center use.
• Customers in regions including the United Kingdom cannot yet enable Advanced Data Protection pending Apple’s completion of local technical or regulatory requirements.