The document discloses that users who have opted into Device Analytics allow Apple to collect aggregated, privacy-preserving data about Apple Intelligence content for product improvement purposes, with an opt-out mechanism available at any time through device settings.
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This provision establishes the consent basis and opt-out mechanism for Apple's use of Apple Intelligence content data for product improvement, applying only to users who have previously opted into Device Analytics. The opt-out is presented as available at any time without stated consequence to Apple Intelligence functionality, which is operationally significant for users and for enterprise device administrators managing analytics consent at scale.
This provision establishes that Apple Intelligence content data may be included in Device Analytics sharing only if the user has opted in to that program, and that the sharing applies privacy-preserving aggregation techniques before use for product improvement. Users who have opted in can disable Device Analytics sharing at any time via the settings path described in the document.
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Compare across platforms →"If you have chosen to opt in to share Device Analytics with Apple, Apple may use privacy-preserving techniques to collect data about aggregated trends, including about the content processed by Apple Intelligence, in order to improve Apple Intelligence. As a result of these protections, Apple can use this data to understand how to improve Apple Intelligence features without collecting individual user data or content. You can disable the sharing of Device Analytics data at any time on your iOS, iPadOS, or visionOS device by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, and turning off Share [Device] Analytics. On Mac, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, and turn off Share Mac Analytics.Excerpt from Apple Intelligence's Privacy Report
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR consent requirements under Article 6 and Article 7, particularly the requirement that consent be freely given, specific, informed, and withdrawable at any time without detriment.
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This provision establishes the consent basis and opt-out mechanism for Apple's use of Apple Intelligence content data for product improvement, applying only to users who have previously opted into Device Analytics. The opt-out is presented as available at any time without stated consequence to Apple Intelligence functionality, which is operationally significant for users and for enterprise device administrators managing analytics …
This provision establishes that Apple Intelligence content data may be included in Device Analytics sharing only if the user has opted in to that program, and that the sharing applies privacy-preserving aggregation techniques before use for product improvement. Users who have opted in can disable Device Analytics sharing at any time via the settings path described in the document.
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