Apple turns iCloud into spy cloud, will start looking at public share links
Apple published a support page detailing new moderation policies for iCloud content shared via public "Anyone with the Link" access starting in iOS 27.3 across multiple platforms. When content is shared using this public link option, Apple states it will scan for undefined "harmful content" and can move, refuse, modify, or delete items. The company also removes end-to-end encryption from such shared items, even if Advanced Data Protection is enabled on the account. Apple reserves the right to block accounts and notify law enforcement for unspecified violations, though the definition of "harmful content" remains deliberately vague.
Key points
- Apple will scan publicly shared iCloud links for undefined 'harmful content'
- End-to-end encryption disabled for shared items via public links
- Company reserves rights to delete content, block accounts, and involve law enforcement
- Policy applies to iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3
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