Siri can index more of your personal data — here's how to limit it
Apple's iOS 27 introduces a redesigned Siri that leverages App Intents to access personal data from various apps for more personalized responses. While Apple claims data sent to its Private Cloud Compute servers is not stored, users can restrict Siri's access to specific app contents through the Settings menu. Additionally, features like on-screen awareness allow Siri to interpret screenshots, which may involve sending data to remote servers for processing.
- ▪The new Siri in iOS 27 uses a framework called App Intents to search through Apple apps and third-party apps that support the feature.
- ▪Users can prevent Siri from indexing specific apps by navigating to Settings, selecting the app, and toggling off 'Show Content in Search'.
- ▪Apple states that it does not store data sent to its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure after processing a request.
- ▪The on-screen awareness feature allows Siri to read screenshots and images, which may be offloaded to remote servers for analysis.
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News AI Siri can index more of your personal data — here's how to limit it If you’re concerned about Apple’s new digital assistant, here’s how you can restrict its access to your data. By Igor Bonifacic Oct. 5, 2026 9:45 am EST Apple Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover With the release of iOS 27, Apple has finally begun rolling out its long delayed redesign of Siri. You'll need to join a waitlist before you can get Siri AI, but once you gain access to the new digital assistant, you're likely to find it's a significant leap over its predecessor. Engadget's Mat Smith found the new Siri much improved when he tested it on the iOS 27 beta, thanks to its ability to deliver smarter, more personalized responses. However, there is a downside worth mentioning.
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