Against the backdrop of the sensational report that revealed that Apple’s contractors were listening to private Siri recordings, the Cupertino-based company took satisfying measures to regain customers’ faith. First, the company made an opt-in feature that gives users the freedom to voluntarily participate in the data rating program. Second, it also introduced a way to delete Siri Dictation History in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina. While the process is simple (unlike before), it does require some digging. So let me help you delete Siri conversation history from Apple Servers.
How to Delete Siri and Dictation History on Mac
Apple says Siri uses only a small percentage of the data needed to give an accurate result. The personal assistant uses a random identifier (a long string of numbers and letters) to track data as it is processed. For added security, the device’s data is separated from the random identifier after six months. While Apple’s explanation seems reliable, you may choose to remove the Siri history on your device to further protect your personal information. Here we go!
1. First, click on apple menu select it in the upper left corner of the screen and System Preferences.
Note: You can also search for System Preferences in Spotlight and launch the app.
2. Now, click on Siri symbol.
3. Beside Siri History click on To delete Siri and Dictation History.
4. Next, a popup will appear like this:“Siri and Dictation interactions currently associated with this Mac will be deleted from Apple servers.” click To delete to approve.
This much! Now exit System Preferences. Apple will remove all your Siri recordings from the servers.
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Easily Delete Siri Conversation History from Apple Servers
So, you can delete Siri voice recordings from your macOS device. It’s good that Apple is taking appropriate steps to address the serious concerns that arose in the wake of the sensational reports. As someone who claims to offer better security and privacy to users’ data, the company should have been very clear about its Siri voice rating program from the very beginning. Still, it’s better late than never.
