# Apple sends DSID with iPhone analytics data, tests show

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**Category:** macOS In The News\
**Tags:** apple, analytics, iphone, in-the-news\
**Created:** [22 November 2022 01:45 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-sends-dsid-with-iphone-analytics-data-tests-show/83902 "2022-11-22T01:45:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [22 November 2022 01:45 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/apple-sends-dsid-with-iphone-analytics-data-tests-show/83902/1 "2022-11-22T01:45:31Z")

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> Apple Says iPhone Usage Data Is Anonymous. New Tests Say: Not True.  
> Your iPhone’s analytics data includes an ID number tied to your name, email, and phone number, say researchers who uncovered other holes in Apple’ promises.

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> **[Apple Says iPhone Usage Data Is Anonymous. New Tests Say: Not True](https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-privacy-dsid-analytics-personal-data-test-1849807619)**
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> The iPhone's analytics privacy policy says “none of the collected information identifies you personally.” But a new test finds the data includes an ID number directly tied to your name, email address and more.

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