Data protection in iCloud refers to the security measures put in place by Apple to protect the sensitive user data stored on its servers. This includes encryption of data both in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and strict access controls.
Advanced Data Protection (ADP) is a feature in Apple’s iOS and macOS operating systems that provides enhanced security for sensitive user data. To enable ADP on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, follow these steps:
How to turn On Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
iPhone and iPad:
- Go to “Settings”
- Tap on “Face ID & Passcode” or “Touch ID & Passcode” (depending on your device)
- Scroll down to the “Data protection” section
- Toggle “Advanced Data Protection” on
Mac:
- Go to “System Preferences”
- Click on “Security & Privacy”
- Select the “FileVault” tab
- Enable “FileVault” if it’s not already enabled
- Click on “Turn On FileVault” and follow the instructions to set up FileVault on your Mac.
Note: Enabling ADP may affect the performance of certain apps and services, so be sure to read the information provided before turning it on.
How to turn off Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
To turn off Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, follow these steps:
iPhone and iPad:
- Go to “Settings”
- Tap on “Apple ID” (Your name) at the top of the screen
- Tap on “iCloud”
- Scroll down to the “Apps using iCloud” section
- Find the app for which you want to turn off ADP and toggle the switch next to it to the off position.
Mac:
- Go to “System Preferences”
- Click on “Apple ID” (Your name)
- Click on “iCloud”
- Find the app for which you want to turn off ADP and uncheck the box next to it.
Note: Turning off ADP for iCloud may increase the risk of sensitive data being leaked, so use caution when disabling this feature.
