Privacy researchers have warned that keeping personal data hidden from Apple is 'virtually impossible,' despite Apple's strong privacy reputation. The study focused on the invasive data collection by Apple's own pre-loaded apps on devices like iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.
Apple's own apps like Safari, Siri, and iMessage, considered unavoidable on new devices, collect significant user data. The study found that getting rid of these pre-loaded apps, integral to Apple's ecosystem, is nearly impossible.
The researchers highlighted the surprise at the fragility of Apple's privacy protections and noted that the user interface, particularly for opting in or out of certain services like Siri, can be confusing for users.
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