You have ever wondered what would happen if, unfortunately, you died today? You are likely to have information of interest on your iPhone or Mac, not only photos, but even money applications, files, important documents, etc.
But of course, you don't want to give the password to anyone in life, because you don't want people to access them while you have their control. So is there any solution for this? If I die someone can enter my account?
What about my Icloud if I die?
Well, reached this point, that we hope that nobody will happen soon, there are two options. The first one is simply Do nothing. If we have information that only we want to save, and that does not care to anyone if we die, then do not worry. Apple has one of the most advanced security systems, and although you are not here, and someone has access to your devices, You cannot enter in any way without knowing your keysso your data will go with you forever.
This has happened sometimes in which even the police have requested access to data from criminals to Apple, and, nevertheless, the company is strict in its policies and has not yielded to anything, so, if you do not give someone the key to someone, they can never know that you had in your teams.
Now, and If we want they can enterbut only if we die? Well it is very simple, and it is that Apple has an option called digital representative, and that you can make your own account once you die, but be careful, for that you will have to present a copy of the death certificateensuring that your heir does not enter without your permission while you are alive.
Once done, That person will own your accountand you can save, copy or send your photos, videos, documents and everything you had.
If you are not interested in anyone watching you once dead, what has been said, do not do anything, otherwise, if you are interested in this option, you can enable it by accessing from these adjustments:
- Open the app of Settings either System preferences.
- Press or do Click your Apple name or ID.
- Click Password and security.
- Click on Digital representative.
- Select Add digital representative
- You can choose between A person from your family or someone external (even without Apple account)
And ready, now that person You can access for 3 years After your death to the information of your Icloud. Of course, passwords saved in the keychain are exclusively your property, so they will not have access to them, since they could give access to others that you really do not want. So make sure that if you want you to enter a bank app or something similar you leave it in notes or in a file, for example, since they can see it.
How long does Apple keep the data?
Apple can erase your Icloud account If you don't use it for a year. This includes does not log in or use services such as Icloud, mail, photos, drive or any other linked to the account. If that time passes without activity, Apple can consider it abandoned. Before deleting it completely, they will notify you with emails to give you the opportunity to recover access. This allows you to log in or use some service and thus keep the account active.
In summary, while using your account from time to time, even if it is only to enter a moment or check something, you should not worry. But if you stop using it for a long time, Apple could erase it, and with it all your data. That is why it is important to maintain some kind of activity or make sure you have backup copies of your most important files.
