Caitlin SarianEducator, Influencer, Cybersecurity Expert, Founder

January 3, 2025

Name: January 3, 2025
Uploaded: 2025-01-04T03:02:10+00:00
Duration: 58 s
Channel: Caitlin Sarian
Description: Short YouTube tutorial by Caitlin Sarian advising iPhone users to tighten privacy settings after an Apple lawsuit alleging Siri recorded conversations…

4 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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Short YouTube tutorial by Caitlin Sarian advising iPhone users to tighten privacy settings after an Apple lawsuit alleging Siri recorded conversations. The creator states Apple settled for $95 million and then walks viewers through disabling "Talk to Siri," turning off "Allow Siri When Locked," deleting Siri & Dictation history, and checking app microphone permissions via Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone. Ends with a call-to-action to share and follow for more tips.

Questions this video answers

$95 million

Settings → Apple Intelligence and Siri (or "Siri") → Talk to Siri → turn off

"Allow Siri When Locked" should be turned off

Settings → Privacy & Security → Microphone

Go to Siri and Dictation History and delete it

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Siri might have been spying on you. Let's break it down and learn how to fix it step by step. Let's go. Apple recently settled a $95 million lawsuit after allegations that Siri was recording conversations without consent, AKA eavesdropping. Whether you use Siri or not, this is a good reminder to use privacy settings. So let's learn how to make your iPhone secure. Go to Settings and scroll to Apple Intelligence and Siri. It also may just say Siri. Then go to talk to Siri and turn it off. I like being able to press the side button for Siri but not have her listen so I leave that on then turn off. Allow Siri when locked. We don't want that on. Then go to Siri and dictation history and delete it. For a bonus tip, also check your microphone settings. Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Microphone and check what apps are actually listening to you and have access to your microphone. Uncheck any apps that have unnecessary permissions. Protect your privacy one step at a time and follow me, your cybersecurity bestie, for more tips like this. Also, be sure to share this with anyone that uses an iPhone.