Apple announces plans to scan publicly shared iCloud data

In a blog article, Apple has announced plans to inspect and moderate content shared via publicly accessible cloud links across its operating systems. For new versions of its operating systems, items stored in iCloud, such as files in iCloud Drive or images in iCloud Photos, will be scanned for harmful content, such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual sexual images, when a user selects the share with "Anyone with the link" distribution option. To facilitate this scanning, Apple confirmed that materials shared through public links will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption (E2EE), even if users have enabled Advanced Data Protection (ADP). Content shared privately with designated, approved individuals remains exempt from this access.

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