Sharing files on iPhone? Your account may be blocked

Apple will begin scanning public links in iCloud for offensive content starting with iOS 27.3. Private sharing will not be checked. In case of problematic content, the account may be blocked.

Apple is introducing a significant change to iCloud sharing policy: starting with iOS 27.3, the company will actively scan public links for offensive content. The change applies only to the 'Anyone with the link' option, while sharing with specific contacts will remain private. If Apple detects content it considers offensive, it may remove or block it, and in severe cases block the user's account or involve law enforcement. The article calls on users to think carefully before sharing files publicly and to prefer private sharing for sensitive files.