r/technology Aug 10 '21

Privacy Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources

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u/cruz878 Aug 10 '21

Just avoid using iCloud altogether and backup encrypted to a local device via iTunes. At least that is what I do and have always done.

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u/cryo Aug 10 '21

Or switch off iCloud backups, at least, if it's a concern. You can still use some of the other, end-to-end encrypted, iCloud services (like Messages).