Apple says it does not share Safari browsing data with Tencent or Google
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Apple says it does not share Safari browsing data with Tencent or Google
After media reports that Apple sends iOS users' data via Safari to Google and Chinese technology company Tencent, Apple refutes these reports, saying it protects people's information in its own systems and never shares it with third parties
A report at reclaimthenet.org reported that "Apple, which often puts itself as a champion of privacy and human rights, may send some IP addresses from Safari users on iOS to the Chinese company Tencent - a company with close ties to the CPC."
The report focused on Apple's "Fraud Website Warning" system, which was designed in Apple's Safari web browser to warn people when they visit malicious sites and can trick users into sharing bank login passwords, email, and social media.
A "Safari & Privacy" section of Apple. "Before visiting a website, Safari may send information calculated from the website address to Google Safe Browsing and Tencent Safe Browsing to check if the website is fraudulent. These browsers can also register your IP address"
It is unclear when Apple began allowing Tencent and Google to register some users' IP addresses, but a Twitter user reported a change in Safari as early as iOS 12.2 beta in February 2019, according to the report.
For people who are concerned about their privacy, the service can be turned off in Safari preferences on iPhone or Mac.
After media reports that Apple sends iOS users' data via Safari to Google and Chinese technology company Tencent, Apple refutes these reports, saying it protects people's information in its own systems and never shares it with third parties
A report at reclaimthenet.org reported that "Apple, which often puts itself as a champion of privacy and human rights, may send some IP addresses from Safari users on iOS to the Chinese company Tencent - a company with close ties to the CPC."
The report focused on Apple's "Fraud Website Warning" system, which was designed in Apple's Safari web browser to warn people when they visit malicious sites and can trick users into sharing bank login passwords, email, and social media.
A "Safari & Privacy" section of Apple. "Before visiting a website, Safari may send information calculated from the website address to Google Safe Browsing and Tencent Safe Browsing to check if the website is fraudulent. These browsers can also register your IP address"
It is unclear when Apple began allowing Tencent and Google to register some users' IP addresses, but a Twitter user reported a change in Safari as early as iOS 12.2 beta in February 2019, according to the report.
For people who are concerned about their privacy, the service can be turned off in Safari preferences on iPhone or Mac.
