Apple's Privacy and Data page says that "Apple believes privacy is a fundamental human right." While we can't speak for Apple, we can say that there are a lot of tech companies that clearly don't offer up the same sentiment. We really like this feature and it's Apple's way of reminding you that the app you are using will be harnessing some of your personal info in order for it to function as intended. If you are running iOS 11.3 on your iPhone or iPad and you open a native Apple app that wants to use your personal information for any reason, you'll be prompted with Apple's new privacy screen alert: Let's first quickly address Apple's privacy policy when it comes to your mobile data.
Whether you carry your iPhone with you everywhere you go during the day or even if your device is usually located only within the safe confines of your home or apartment, here are a few simple steps to help make sure that you are on the only person with access to your SMS / text messages! Apple and Data Privacy Today's blog provides a few tips on how best to ensure that your iPhone text messages stay private and secure. The recent news and thorough New York Times article documenting how over 50 million Facebook users had their data compromised is just another reminder that trying to keep one's personal data safe is both a complicated and complex challenge. In 2018 the privacy of our data is one of the most challenging tasks to maintain and wrap one's brain around.