

Spotlight > tab > in the 'Only selected categories will appear in Spotlight search results' list UNTICK "Siri Suggestions".Siri > UNTICK "Enable Siri" (only Macs that support "Siri").Siri > if TICKED click "Siri History: Delete Siri & Dictation History" (only Macs that support "Siri").Dock > UNTICK 'Show recent applications in the Dock'.General > UNTICK "Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices" (only Macs that support "Handoff").iCloud / Apple ID > if required, don't use cloud services and if an account is signed in, click the "Sign Out" button.Go to Apple menu (top left) > About This Mac > check the version reported for macOS / OS X / Mac OS X. How can I tell which version of macOS / OS X / Mac OS X I am running?Ī. It also includes the ability to obtain a copy of your data, correct yourĭata, deactivate your account or even permanently delete you account along with all associated data.Ĭlick on the version of macOS that you have installed for settings you might want to turn on/off: On the 24th May 2018, most likely due to the 2018 European Union (EU) GDPR rules, Apple announced and made available a special "data and privacy" web site portal, which allows you to view and control aspects of your data that Apple collects. There are more, additional in-depth processes and options for those that like to wear tinfoil hats. This article is meant as a primer for basic privacy settings that you might want to review/set as desired.
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How to configure basic macOS / OS X / Mac OS X privacy settings and options Privacy Settings And Recommendations for macOS / OS X / Mac OS X MacOS / OS X Privacy Settings Article ID = 190Īrticle Title = macOS / OS X Privacy Settings
