Gizmodo Report Questions Apple’s Privacy Practices with New Siri Features

A Gizmodo report suggests Apple’s privacy protections may be weakening with new Siri features, raising concerns about user data collection amid heightened regulatory scrutiny under California’s CCPA and FTC guidelines.

According to the report, recent Siri updates expand data processing capabilities while reducing transparency about how voice interactions are stored and used. This shift has raised concerns for privacy advocates who previously praised Apple’s commitment to user confidentiality.

‘The tradeoff between enhanced functionality and privacy protections is becoming increasingly murky,’ said one cybersecurity expert cited in the report. Apple has not publicly commented on the claims but maintains its services comply with all applicable privacy regulations.

The development could affect 216 million Apple devices active in the U.S., where data privacy laws are becoming more stringent. Congress is considering federal privacy legislation that could impact how companies handle biometric data.