Summary: Apple has reiterated its commitment to user privacy, stating that it does not use Siri audio for marketing or advertising purposes. This clarification follows a $95 million settlement related to allegations of Siri audio being shared with third parties for targeted advertising.

Threat Actor: N/A | N/A
Victim: iPhone owners | iPhone owners

Key Point :

• Apple confirms that Siri data has never been used for marketing profiles or advertising.
• Contractors have listened to Siri audio, but this data is not tied to user identities.
• Users must explicitly opt-in for their Siri audio to be stored, which is only done to improve Siri’s functionality.
• Apple emphasizes its design principles focused on privacy, data minimization, and user control over data handling.
• Siri is claimed to be the most private voice assistant available in the market.