When the sensational reports about how Apple uses contractors to keep a tab on iDevice users’ conversations with Siri came out in the open, concerns about user-privacy got heightened. With the shocking revelation about Siri recordings being tapped and closely observed by humans, many Apple users are bound to lose their sleep. Thankfully, after the reports came out, Apple suspended the program. However, your old recordings are still saved on Apple’s servers. Well, if you put privacy and security at the top of everything else, follow along as I show you how you can delete Siri recordings from Apple’s servers right from your iOS and macOS device!
Before getting started with the quick steps, it would be better to clear out a few pivotal points.
It’s extremely ironic that a company like Apple that never fails to lambaste other companies for being too data-hungry and represents itself as one and only savior of customer’s security and privacy can allow such a controversial program to run. In order to prevent the concerns from mounting, the Cupertino-based company has gone into the damage control mode and not only suspended its practice of using human contractors to grade snippets of Siri voice recordings but also offered a workaround to clean up the voice recordings.
- Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
Now, tap Siri & Search.
Next up, tap the back button at the top left and choose General.
- First off, click on the Apple menu at the top left of the screen and select System Preferences. Alternately, you can also search System Preferences in the Spotlight and launch it when it appears.
- Finally, select the Off button to the right of the Dictation option to disable it.
