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Advanced Data Protection Extends End-to-End
- iOS 16.2 introduces Advanced Data Protection to extend end-to-end encryption to many iCloud categories including Messages and Photos.
- When enabled Apple won't hold decryption keys, so it can't comply with subpoenas to decrypt that data.
Securely Configure Recovery Before Enabling Encryption
- If you enable Advanced Data Protection, set up a recovery method: print the long recovery code or add a trusted recovery contact.
- Use secure storage (like a password manager) or a trustworthy person to avoid permanent data loss.
Split-Key Recovery Balances Access And Risk
- Apple splits the encryption recovery key between Apple and a recovery contact, recombining both parts to restore data.
- This design limits Apple's unilateral access but introduces a potential weak point if recovery contacts are compromised.