Why is Apple CSAM bad?
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Why is Apple CSAM bad?
Two academics from Princeton University say they know for a fact that Apple’s CSAM system is dangerous because they built one just like it. That is the same risk many have pointed to: A repressive government could force Apple to use a database of political images.
Does Apple actually protect your privacy?
When we do send information to a server, we protect your privacy by using random identifiers, not your Apple ID. Information like your location may be sent to Apple to improve the accuracy of responses, and we allow you to disable Location Services at any time.
How does Apple’s CSAM work?
Apple’s method of detecting known CSAM is designed with user privacy in mind. Instead of scanning images in the cloud, the system performs on-device matching using a database of known CSAM image hashes provided by NCMEC and other child safety organizations.
Who uses Photodna?
It is used on Microsoft’s own services including Bing and OneDrive, as well as by Google’s Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, Adobe Systems, Reddit, Discord and the NCMEC, to whom Microsoft donated the technology.
What is 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. Users can’t access or view the database of known CSAM images. • Users can’t identify which images were flagged as CSAM by the system.
Why is Apple privacy important?
Privacy is a fundamental human right. At Apple, it’s also one of our core values. Your devices are important to so many parts of your life. We design Apple products to protect your privacy and give you control over your information.
What qualifies as CSAM?
Child pornography- more properly identified as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). U.S. Federal Law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor- meaning any person less than 18 years old.
Can Apple scan photos?
How will Apple scan your photos? After a significant backlash, Apple released an FAQ to answer many people’s questions about the new update. The company clarified that only photos uploaded to their cloud storage service, iCloud, are susceptible to scanning. The feature is also limited to users in the United States.
Does PhotoDNA work on videos?
PhotoDNA Cloud Service is a free service for qualified customers and developers. PhotoDNA only works on still photos. Not videos.
What is PhotoDNA technology?
How does PhotoDNA technology work? PhotoDNA creates a unique digital signature (known as a “hash”) of an image which is then compared against signatures (hashes) of other photos to find copies of the same image. PhotoDNA is not facial recognition software and cannot be used to identify a person or object in an image.
How do I stop Apple from looking at my photos?
How do I prevent Apple from scanning my photos?
- Go to your iPhone’s settings by tapping the Settings icon on your Apps Library.
- Tap your iCloud name at the top of the Settings window.
- On the next stage, tap on iCloud to view settings for your iCloud account.
- Go to your iCloud Photos settings by tapping Photos.