How Can I Maintain Privacy with Family Sharing on iCloud?

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Asked By CuriousCat99 On

Hey everyone! I'm part of a large family, and we all share the same Apple ID and iCloud account. I'm almost 22 now, and even though no one really uses iCloud, I don't want my personal data and privacy getting mixed up with family stuff. For instance, my sister recently got a new iPad, and all my iMessage conversations ended up on her device without my knowledge or consent! How can I keep my privacy when it seems like everything gets shared through iCloud, even though I've turned off all the permissions? Should I create a new Apple ID? If I do, will I have to buy my own phone? What does that process look like? Please explain it simply, as I'm a bit new to all this.

3 Answers

Answered By TechSavvy22 On

You definitely need to create your own iCloud account to avoid these privacy issues. Sharing accounts can be a big security risk. Just making a new account won’t automatically fix everything though; you’ll need to manually reset your phone and possibly the other devices that are connected to the shared account. After that, you can set up your new iCloud account from scratch.

Answered By PrivacyProtector88 On

I totally get it! I have a similar issue where anytime I try to stop my number from syncing to my partner's iPad, it just comes back after a while. It's frustrating! Getting your own account really seems like the best way forward.

Answered By GadgetGuru45 On

Yeah, it’s time to get your own Apple ID! It might seem like a hassle now, but it really will help you keep everything separate and private.

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