Use these settings to protect your data on your iPhone.

Apple respects privacy on the iPhone. However, the data in smartphones are not always adequately protected. We will show you what changes you need to make.

How Apple advertises to its customers as a privacy protection measure that “what happens on your iPhone will be on your iPhone”. In fact, Apple’s iOS is far less mysterious than Google’s Android operating system. On the other hand, you can use the iPhone to better protect your privacy. We will guide you through the process.

Strong code with Touch or FaceID

If you have not already used Touch ID or Face ID facial recognition on your iPhone, you should do so immediately. Biometric unlocking methods protect privacy, even if at first glance it may seem contradictory. Although the face or fingerprints are not saved, its encrypted file is created and compared with the current scan each time. It cannot be used to reconstruct the face or fingerprints. Most importantly, since you enter less code, you can choose the most secure code without making it difficult to use. As a result, the iPhone is now more secure than ever. Under “Face ID & Code” or “Touch ID & Password” you will see the option.

Perfect setup on the lock screen

The lock screen usually displays a lot of information. First, make sure the menu is not accessible from the lock screen. To do this, go to the “Face ID & Code” or “Touch ID & Password” menu and enter your code. Make sure the notification center, control center, Siri and USB accessories levers are all turned off. This prevents the WiFi connection and GPSI from being broken or reading it if it falls into the hands of the iPhone via USB connection.

Another option is to select “When to open” from the menu options under “Notifications” and “Show previews”. For example, chat messages will only appear on the lock screen if you use your face or fingerprints to identify yourself as the owner; Everyone else gets the blank message. Every user should do this, especially if they have an iPhone with Face ID. New iPhones (iPhone X and above)

Interesting applications

Third-party apps are the most vulnerable on iPhones. They often ask for full permissions and then read and send more information than they need. As a result, you only give access to what you need to use. If you find an app interesting, find another app. Find out which applications have which permissions in the “Privacy” menu. Authorizations can be revoked if necessary.

Best: Apple has made it very difficult to track ads since iOS 14.5. Since then, applications can only request large amounts of data if the user consents. The default setting is “Privacy” and “Tracking” is disabled. Also, even if the user enables it, it does not allow personal tracking, only the permission of the application in question.

Limited permissions applications are often available. WhatsApp does not require GPS, camera or microphone access for simple chats. When viewing images in the Photo app, photo authentication can be revoked by pressing the “Share” button, as shown in the image below. From iOS 14, you can also restrict access to certain images. Under “WhatsApp” and “Photos” you will find the option in the computer settings.

Keep the location secret

Location is one of the most requested details. Even games for kids will often ask about where you are – without any benefit to the user. If you do not want to disable the feature completely, go to the “Privacy” and “Location Services” menus and select which applications and when they can use your location. Allow only really useful applications b. GPS or Taxi Apps. Always use “when” and not “always”.

In the Location Services menu under “Computer Services” you must remove the “Important Places” option. Whenever the iPhone is turned on, it keeps a detailed record of each place visited, including time and date.

The geo data on the camera should also be turned off. The reason is simple: Data can be read by any application that has access to saved images – thus creating operating profiles – even if GPS access is denied.

Use the keychain

Instead of having to remember separate passwords for each service, the iPhone offers a keychain in which all access, including apps, is stored. After tapping your user icon above, go to “iCloud” and then “Keychain” to find the option in the menu. If you enable the option, the iPhone will always provide you with the appropriate login data when you open a page or app – but only if you identify yourself with Face ID or Touch ID. If you need a clear text password, ask Sri. After confirming that you are authorized to do so, the iPhone will display the data in clear text.

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Oliver Parker

Born in Bristol and raised in Southampton. He holds a BA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Southampton and an MA in Finance and Economics. The 34-year-old lives in Midanbury, Southampton.

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