New privacy settings from Apple

In the coming weeks, Apple will roll out a new privacy feature to the smartphones, tablets and other devices that use its iOS operating system. The app tracking transparency (ATT) tool will be included in iOS 14.5 making it mandatory for iPhone apps to get permission from users before tracking their data across other apps or websites.

If you decline to be tracked, Apple’s move will restrict access to a string of unique identifying information on your device. Apple will also require the app developer not to use other information — your email or phone number, for instance — to track you.

It’s all in the name of privacy and we like it!

More here (external link).