> Apple specifically details what data is collected under the "About iMessage and FaceTime & Privacy" link within the Messages preferences.
So does Facebook. But Apple then demanded that everyone except them shows a big disclosure popup in AppStore which doesn't appear for their apps since they're preinstalled.
> And their description listed under the Privacy section, "The Apple advertising platform does not track you" couldn't be more clear.
Note the weasel phrase "Advertising platform". Remember, Apple keeps all of our private data, messages and even locations stored on their servers. Well, at least from most of us that use iCloud.
> Note the weasel phrase "Advertising platform". Remember, Apple keeps all of our private data, messages and even locations stored on their servers. Well, at least from most of us that use iCloud.
Isn't all this private data encrypted with the user keys?
That's the impression I have gotten at least and I hope I'm not wrong.
Almost every single app on the store doesn't have a comprehensive Privacy section. And so enforcing this on behalf of users is a very positive and important step.
And yes in order to offer backups, have a cloud-based Messages service and offer features like Find My they will need to collect data.
But all of that can be switched off and Location Services for example is opt-in by default.
Well said. However, if you are a business owner today who wants to be able to put out their app to half their customer base, your world does revolve around Apple, which is what those of us who don't agree with the way Apple runs its App Store hegemony don't want to happen.
So does Facebook. But Apple then demanded that everyone except them shows a big disclosure popup in AppStore which doesn't appear for their apps since they're preinstalled.
> And their description listed under the Privacy section, "The Apple advertising platform does not track you" couldn't be more clear.
Note the weasel phrase "Advertising platform". Remember, Apple keeps all of our private data, messages and even locations stored on their servers. Well, at least from most of us that use iCloud.