In the News
Apple continues to take measures to enhance user privacy. In Apple will soon require apps with any third-party logins to offer Sign In With Apple also, Brian Heater and Mathew Panzarino at TechCrunch discuss how Apple is requiring all third-parties with log-in ties to Facebook and Google to provide users with an Apple ID login. Heater and Panzarino explain that this new requirement will give Apple customers greater privacy when creating accounts and minimize the amount of additional information they have to share with new companies.
Our Take
User privacy is a critical priority of Apple at this time. The company seems to be introducing more and more features that tackle the issue of data security and transparency in their practices. While offering the option to log in to third–party services with your Apple ID is a convenient way for Apple to control the sharing of customer information, it also allows for users to consolidate their accounts in a way that reduces the need for endless password creation and storage. It can be a burden to create new accounts with the same account information as all of your other accounts, but by using your Apple ID for this login, users can know that a company which at least claims to prioritize customer privacy and security will be in charge of their account security through third-parties as well.
Recommendations
How can you protect your privacy while creating third-party accounts?
- Understand the risks of putting your personal information into the world, and only share what you have to
- Chose the most secure log-in option that your browser supports
- Always use safe password practices, and take advantage of Multi-factor Authentication where possible
- Utilize additional security/privacy measures and settings on apps, accounts, and platforms whenever possible