Will the iOS 15 update scan my photos?

So, technically, yes, iOS 15 does scan your photos under certain circumstances. However, the situation, at least from Apple’s perspective, is a lot less dire than most are making out to be. Instead, Apple believes its CSAM scanning is a lot more secure than the techniques its competitors are using.

Does iOS 15 have CSAM?

Apple intends to launch CSAM across all iPhones and iPads running iOS 15, but the report states that it is simple for images to both evade detection and “raise strong privacy concerns” for users.

Can you opt out of Apple photo scanning?

Unfortunately, there is no known way to prevent Apple’s new feature from scanning photos you upload to iCloud. So, the only way you can avoid this is by not uploading your images to iCloud. Go to your iCloud Photos settings by tapping Photos.

What is Apple CSAM detection?

CSAM Detection enables Apple to accurately identify and report iCloud users who store known Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in their iCloud Photos accounts.

Are photos safe on iCloud?

Everything stored in iCloud, including iCloud photos, is securely encrypted in transit and stored with encryption keys. Encryption keys are stored on Apple’s servers. It’s important to note that Apple will not use end-to-end encryption for complete iCloud backups. Photos are encrypted in iCloud photos.

Does IOS 15 tell you when someone screenshots?

Unfortunately, you cannot tell if someone took a screenshot of your text. For additional privacy, it’s better to use apps like Snapchat.

What are CSAM images?

NCMEC chooses to refer to these images as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to most accurately reflect what is depicted – the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The human element, children at risk, must always be considered when talking about this offense that is based in a high-tech world.

Does the new Apple Update Scan your photos?

Apple’s child protection measures, explained In early August, Apple announced that the new technology to scan photos for CSAM will be installed on users’ devices with the upcoming iOS 15 and macOS Monterey updates.

What does CSAM mean?

Child Sexual Abuse Material
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) has different legal definitions in different countries. The minimum defines CSAM as imagery or videos which show a person who is a child and engaged in or is depicted as being engaged in explicit sexual activity.

Can Apple scan photos uploaded to iCloud to spot CSAM?

Scanning images for CSAM isn’t a new thing — Facebook and Google have been scanning images uploaded to their platforms for years — and Apple is already able to access photos uploaded to iCloud accounts. Scanning photos uploaded to iCloud in order to spot CSAM would make sense and be consistent with Apple’s competitors.

What is CSAM on iPhone and how does it work?

Basically, Apple will download a database of known CSAM images from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to all of its devices. The CSAM has been converted into strings of numbers, so the images aren’t being downloaded onto your device.

Where do image scans take place on the iPhone?

The image scans will take place on the devices themselves, not on the servers to which you upload your photos. Apple also says it will use new tools in the Message app that scan photos sent to or from children for sexual imagery, with an option to tell the parents of children ages 12 and under if they viewed those images.

How does Apple know if a photo has CSAM?

If it finds a certain number of matches (Apple has not specified what that number is), a human will review it and then report it to NCMEC, which will take it from there. It isn’t analyzing the photos to look for signs that they might contain CSAM, like the Messages tool appears to do; it’s just looking for matches to known CSAM.