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Safari Will Now Encrypt Your iCloud Bookmarks

Supposedly not even Apple itself will be able to access the information

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 4, 2021 04:14PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming End-to-end encryption has been confirmed for Safari, which now protects your iCloud internet bookmark data. Apple's iCloud Security Overview has received some new entries recently, including information related to Safari's web browser. According to the web page, the end-to-end encryption now covers your bookmarks, in addition to your history and tabs, as a way to protect both your security and your privacy. Apple As pointed out by SoleSolace on Reddit, it seems to coincide with iOS 15's release, but doesn't specify any particular iOS version, thus raising questions as to whether or not it will affect bookmark syncing across systems. This means that all of your important bookmarks for personal and private web use—like banks, email, etc—is protected in iCloud. You won't have to worry about account login details or anything like that being viewed or stolen. The only way someone could gain access would be to know your Apple ID or access your device directly, which would require a passcode or Face/TouchID. However, this only protects your information in iCloud—if a website or service, itself, is compromised, your information could still be at risk. Apple According to Apple, iCloud end-to-end encryption is handled via iCloud, itself, so even if the data is stored on a third-party app (e.g. Amazon or Google services) it's still secure. It goes on to state that Apple itself also won't be able to access the information. End-to-end iCloud encryption for Safari bookmarks is available now and should work independently when you use the browser. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn On Private Browsing in Safari for iOS How to Encrypt Your iPhone How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2022 How to Delete an iCloud Email Account Permanently What to Do on iPhone to Stop Government Spying WhatsApp Encryption: What It Is and How to Use It How to Manage Tabbed Browsing in Safari for macOS How to Encrypt Data on an Android or iOS Device How to Add Safari Bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch How to Recover Lost Safari Bookmarks iCloud Plus: What It Is and How to Use It How to Browse the Web Anonymously How to Solve Safari Crashes on the iPhone How to Connect iPhone to Mac How to Reduce Your iCloud Storage Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies