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MacOS Sequoia Privacy Settings

Go to System Settings by any of the following methods:

  • Apple Icon on top left > System Settings
  • 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

IMPORTANT NOTE 1: 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!

Note 2: 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 (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 (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
    • Install 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

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.)

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 (Malware can still be hosted on the App Store & denying other sources may heavily restrict software you can run. Enable this feature only if you don't trust other sources for installing applications.)
  • Allow accessories to connect: Ask Every Time
  • FileVault: On
  • Lockdown Mode: On

Spotlight

  • Siri Suggestions: Off
  • Improve Search: Off