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+# MacOS Sequoia Privacy Settings
+
+Go to System Settings
+
+**Multiple Options: Apple Icon on top left > System Settings. Or Spotlight Search for 'System Settings' by pressing command+space on your keyboard**
+
+
+
+## Apple Account
+
+#### Sign-In & Security
+- Two-Factor Authentication: On
+
+
+#### iCloud
+- Advanced Data Protection: On
+- Access iCloud Data on the Web: Off
+<br>**IMPORTANT NOTE:** Advanced Data Protection means you'll be handling your own encryption keys. If you lose this information Apple will not be able to recover your data! 
+<br>Note: Keep tabs on what you're using iCloud for and make sure it's only enabled for applications you need.
+
+## Wi-Fi
+#### Network Settings
+- Ask to join hotsposts: Off
+- Wifi Network 'Details' > Private Wi-Fi address
+  - Fixed or Rotating
+<br>Note: Fixed will use a new, unique MAC address on that specific network. Rotating will cycle through new MAC addresses periodically.
+
+## Bluetooth
+- Bluetooth: Off
+
+## Network
+- Firewall > Firewall: On
+  - Options >
+    - Block all incoming connections: On **Note: EXTREME and may break many programs unless you manually exclude them**
+    - Enable stealth mode: On
+
+## General
+#### Software Update
+- Automatic Updates >
+  - Download new updates when available: On
+  - Insall macOS updates: On
+  - Install application updates from the App Store: On
+  - Install Security Responses and system files: On
+
+#### AirDrop & Handoff
+- Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices: Off
+- AirDrop: No One or Contacts Only
+- AirPlay Receiver: Off
+- Allow AirPlay for: Current User
+- Require password: On
+
+#### Login Items & Extensions
+Note: Generally keep tabs on programs and extensions in this menu and keep it as minimal as possible. 
+
+## Siri
+- Siri: Off
+- Siri history: Delete Siri & Dictation History
+
+## Notifications
+#### Notification Center
+- Show previews: When Unlocked or Never
+
+## Focus
+- Focus status: Off
+
+## Privacy & Security
+#### Location Services
+- Location Services: Off
+
+#### General Permissions (Calendars, Contacts, Files & Folders, Full Disk Access, HomeKit, Media & Apple Music, Passkeys Access, Photos, Reminders, etc.)
+Note: Generally keep tabs on all permissions and restrict as many as possible. The fewer permissions granted the better.
+
+#### Analytics & Improvements
+- Share Mac Analytics: Off
+- Improve Siri & Dictation: Off
+- Improve Assistive Voice Features: Off
+- Share with app developers: Off
+- Share iCloud Analytics: Off
+
+#### Apple Advertising
+- Personalized Ads: Off
+
+#### Security
+- Allow applications from: App Store
+Note: Malware can still be hosted on the App Store. And denying other sources may heavily restrict software you can run. This is only a feature to enable if you don't trust other sources of installing applications.
+- Allow accessories to connect: Ask Every Time
+- FileVault: On
+- Lockdown Mode: On
+
+## Spotlight
+- Siri Suggestions: Off
+- Improve Search: Off