How to limit Siri AI access in iOS 27

What happened

Apple’s iOS 27 introduces a more powerful Siri AI that can access data from native and third‑party apps and may send information to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Users can mitigate privacy risks by disabling Siri, turning off app content indexing, and opting out of Siri training data collection. The guide outlines the specific settings to control these features.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
• The article explains how iOS 27’s Siri AI expands data access and provides step‑by‑step controls for users to protect their privacy.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Revisit retention schedules and data minimisation for the data involved.
3. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.
4. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.