iCloud Private Relay - How it might impact your online experience

[LAURA_MCW]

iCloud Private Relay

iCloud Private Relay is a new service being offered as part of an iCloud+ subscription that will allow any customer with a device on iOS 15, iPadOS 15 or macOS Monterey to connect and browse the web more privately.

It works by ensuring traffic leaving your device is encrypted so that no one can intercept and read it, including mobile and wi-fi networks and Apple. 

iCloud Private Relay FAQ

How can I turn iCloud Private Relay on?

To use iCloud Private relay, you must be on iOS 15 or newer and have an iCloud+ subscription.

To turn it on you can either go to:

• Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay > On

OR

• Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > iCloud Private Relay  > On

There are also specific controls for Safari:

• Settings > Safari > Hide IP Address > Provides 3 options (trackers and websites, Trackers Only, Off)

1. Trackers and Websites - full Private Relay functionality where all traffic makes it through Private Relay.
2. Trackers Only - Only let the tracker traffic go through Private Relay, and all other Safari traffic will not go through Private Relay.
3. Off - turn off any Private Relay proxying for Safari.

How can I turn iCloud Private Relay off?

To turn it off, you can either go to:

• Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay > Off

OR:

• Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > iCloud Private Relay > Off

To turn off specific controls for Safari, go to: 

• Settings > Safari > Hide IP Address > Off

Will I still be able to use Content Lock?

iCloud Private Relay will protect Safari traffic from being visible to anyone. This means we can't prevent access to Strict or Moderate content for customers with these settings on Content Lock. 

 

Will I still be able to use my EE Video / Music / Gaming pass?

Some or all of the data used whilst streaming content on devices using iOS 15 with iCloud Private Relay switched on will not be zero-rated as we cannot link your EE customer ID to all of your activity.

 

Will the iCloud Private Relay only impact me when I use 4G/5G?

No. This will work in the same way for Mobile Network and Wi-Fi connections. 

 

Will iCloud Private Relay prevent me from ordering an additional Data Pass?

No, you will still be able to purchase additional data as normal on My EE. However, if you are purchasing additional data from add-on.ee.co.uk you will need to turn off iCloud Private Relay  first and then reload the page. If you are completely out of your data allowance, you can continue to access add-on.ee.co.uk without switching off iCloud Private Relay.

[Chris_B]

@Ionutdanielsaba   If an adult is giving the child a device that adult would have to set this up.    It’s not an option within parental controls as parental controls are for age limiting options and device working times.    It’s also not an option to get around age restriction websites.   so I don’t see the point of actually having this within parental controls.  As this just allows a device to have access to the web via breaking down that connection via two separate channels.  

When iCloud Private Relay is on, the traffic leaving your iPhone is encrypted and sent through two separate internet relays. This prevents websites from seeing your IP address and exact location while preventing network providers from collecting your browsing activity in Safari.

[Kev139]

Want to turn my content lock off

[Chris_B]

@Kev139    Right now to do this you’ll need to call customer support to request this.  You’ll need a credit card to pay a refundable token . 

Otherwise you will need to go to an EE store with in date photo ID to make this request there. 

[SHAMIM50]

iCloud Private Relay 

[Leanne_T]

Morning @SHAMIM50 

Thanks for coming to the community. 

Do you have a query we can help you with? 

Speak soon. 

Leanne.

[Abdirahman79]

Good👍