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> iPhone/iPad backups stored locally on iTunes (or Finder, in Catalina) are end-to-end encrypted.

Optionally encrypted: https://support.apple.com/sl-si/HT205220




I suppose even if you don't check the box to encrypt, you're still protected by FileVault.


> I suppose even if you don't check the box to encrypt, you're still protected by FileVault.

FileVault too is optional: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837


File Vault I think is enabled by default now on new Macs? Or at least, its in the initial setup wizard with a "dark pattern" to encourage enabling it?




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