The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
Official Website: https://psysecure.com/podcast/
Welcome to The Lockdown. Privacy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. The inability to attain extreme levels of privacy shouldn’t deter one from taking any protective measures at all. The show is hosted by Ray Heffer, an expert in the field of privacy and cybersecurity, with each episode touching on a range of topics such as data privacy, password management, and secure browsing habits. Tin-foil hats are optional!
The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
023 - Apple Removes ADP in the UK, the Privacy Implications and Listener Q&A
In this episode, we dive into Apple’s latest privacy retreat with the removal of Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK. We break down why Apple made this move, how ADP works, and what it means for users who care about encryption and data security. If you’re in the UK and using Apple’s ecosystem, this episode is a must-listen as I cover strategies to keep your data secure despite Apple’s decision.
In this week’s episode:
- The UK’s Investigatory Powers Act
- A technical breakdown of how iCloud ADP was supposed to protect user data.
- Alternatives to iCloud, including Nextcloud, GrapheneOS, and secure backups.
- Threat Modeling & The Privacy Spectrum
- Listener Questions, addressing concerns about online privacy, social media exposure, and what to do when friends dismiss security risks.
Show Links:
- Apple pulls data protection tool (BBC News) - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo
- Apple Intelligence - https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/11/apple-intelligence-re-enabled-in-latest-updates/
- pfSense Guide - https://psysecure.com/complete-setup-guide-to-pfSense
- Nextcloud Guide - https://psysecure.com/self-hosting-nextlcoud
- Möbius Sync - https://mobiussync.com/
- Obsidian - https://obsidian.md/
“The right to privacy is not merely a right to secrecy. It is a right to control information about oneself.”
- Anonymous
Podcast music: The R3cluse