The Secret iPhone Email Hack That Allows You To Avoid Spam And Data Leaks: ‘Email Address Is Kept Private’
December 23, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
How many times have you created a new account on a website only to regret it 10 minutes later when the first rush of spam emails start piling in from that site? Since there is no way to create accounts without providing your email address, it stands to reason that your email will be out there and up for grabs among various sites and possibly even third-party players.
None of this bodes well for your data and privacy, of course. The more accounts that have your email, the more at risk you are of becoming a victim of a data leak, which means your most private data (including bank account information) can get out there into the universe and fall into the wrong hands.
Here’s the best news you may not know yet: iPhone has a solution for that. A little-known setting called Hide My Email creates circumstances where your “email address is kept private.” Yep, even when you sign up for that new account. Here’s how it works and how to enable it.