They include a function called "private relay", where users' web browsing behaviour can be hidden from Apple, internet providers and ad

iOS15: China exempt from Apple 'private relay' privacy feature

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2021-06-08 08:00:04

They include a function called "private relay", where users' web browsing behaviour can be hidden from Apple, internet providers and advertisers.

Apple says the feature sends traffic to a server maintained by Apple, where a piece of information called its IP address will be removed.

From there, it goes to a second server operated by a third party, where it will be given a temporary IP address and sent onto the destination website.

Apple says the use of an outside party means "no single entity can identify both who a user is and which sites they visit".

But it did say the relay service will not be available in Belarus, Colombia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkmenistan, Uganda and the Philippines as well as China.

Users will be able to track which apps are collecting data and some apps like Mail will hide IP addresses in order to block tracking.

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