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Apple's commitment to privacy was evident at the opening keynote of WWDC 2022. A special feature, Safety Check, new in iOS 16, helps users who are at risk of domestic violence or simply want to end contact with certain people or apps.
In collaboration with organizations that support victims of domestic violence, Apple has introduced this new "Safety Check" tool to promote the personal safety of its users. The feature is available in the iPhone settings:
If circumstances or relationships of trust change, Safety Check allows you to digitally disconnect from those you no longer wish to be connected with.
Safety Check allows users to quickly disable access to their data. There's an emergency reset button that lets you instantly reset access for everyone and everyone, checking your account security. There's also a "Manage Sharing and Access" feature that lets you control which people and apps can access your data.
iOS 16: Highest data protection and more security
Safety Check in iOS 16 allows users to easily disconnect from their partner or former friends with whom they previously shared information. When Safety Check is enabled, it turns off location sharing in Find My and resets the iPhone's privacy permissions for each app. The feature also protects others from accessing your messages by signing out of iCloud on other devices. It also restricts Messages and FaceTime to the device in the user's hand. Shared notes, photo albums, iCloud folders/files, and more are also part of it. Overall, Safety Check's tweaks in iOS 16 help manage who you give access to and what permissions you give to certain apps. Whether your device is compatible with the new software, you can find out here. (Image: Apfelpatient)
