Apple refers to the data encryption feature on the iPhone and all its other devices as Data Protection, while the data encryption on Mac computers is referred to as FileVault.
The feature is likely to be on if you use a passcode or face ID to unlock your phone and sign in to apps.
Although most data associated with Apple applications and services is protected when data protection is enabled, this does not include information and files associated with external applications.
For example, turning on iPhone data protection will not protect your Facebook account if you use a weak password and the two-factor authentication feature is not enabled.
In addition, encryption will also not protect any communications you have made via a third-party mobile messaging app if its servers are compromised.
What does iPhone encryption mean?
When your iPhone is locked and the passcode or face ID feature is enabled. The majority of your personal data and Apple account information is encrypted.
This encryption makes it difficult to access your information and data stored in the phone. However, unlocking an iPhone using a passcode or face ID decrypts the phone's data so that while unlocking it, you can access the data and apps in the phone.
What data is protected when the phone is encrypted
When you enable the data protection setting on the iPhone. The following data is encrypted:
Passwords and usernames saved.
Web browsing history in Safari browser.
Internet connection settings.
Health data record.
Pictures and videos.
Record calls and text messages.
Contacts, Notes, Reminders, and other Apple app data.
Although additional protection when encrypting the phone is useful. But it is important to know that this encrypted data is not completely private when backed up to Apple servers via iCloud.
Although iPhone encryption protects local data, authorities can still access any files or encrypted activity that you synced with your iCloud account during the backup.
How to make sure that your iPhone data is encrypted
Follow the following steps to find out if your data and information in the iPhone is encrypted:
Open the Settings app on the iPhone.
Tap on Face ID & Passcode option below.
Enter the passcode you set up earlier.
On the next screen if you find that the option to enter using passcode is enabled. This means that the phone's data encryption is active once it is locked.
If the passcode login option is not enabled, you must set it up to encrypt your phone data.
How to encrypt your iPhone to protect your data and apps
To make sure that data encryption on the phone is enabled after setting the passcode, scroll down. And if you see a message saying data protection has been activated. This means that your data in the phone is protected.
Tips to improve your digital security when using an iPhone
There are several effective methods that you can use to protect your data and information, and here are some of them:
Go to a messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption like Telegram or Signal.
Use a privacy-focused web browser app like Brave or Safari.
Enable two-factor authentication across as many accounts and apps as possible.
Do not use the same password for more than one account and keep it strong.
Keep your apps and operating system up to date.
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