PSA: opting out of being tracked by iOS 6
Oct. 11th, 2012 07:47 amSome background on IFA, Apple's new tracking method for iOS users. Shorter: Apple used to allow tracking by device ID but stopped after privacy concerns. Now instead they allow tracking by... a random string assigned temporarily to your device ID.
At least it can be shut off. On the other hand, I keep finding more places where things need to be shut off. Hence, this list, provided as a public service.
This list will be updated as more places where you have to opt out are discovered.
At least it can be shut off. On the other hand, I keep finding more places where things need to be shut off. Hence, this list, provided as a public service.
This list will be updated as more places where you have to opt out are discovered.
- In the Settings app, tap General, then About. Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap Advertising. Make sure the Limit Ad Tracking switch is set to On.
- In the Settings app, tap Privacy, then Location Services. Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap System Services. Make sure the Location-Based iAds switch is set to Off.
- In Safari on your device, browse to oo.apple.com. Make sure the Interest Based Ads switch is set to Off. You may have to repeat this for each device.
