Heres how you might check to see if your data is protected and what to do if it isnt.

Scroll down and selectFace ID & Passcode.

Enter the passcode you set up when you initially got your iPhone.

iPhone Setting screen with Face ID and Passcode and Enter your password highlighted.

Check to double-check theTurn Passcode Offoption is showing.

This means your passcode is currently enabled and your iPhones data encryption is active when its locked.

If this is the case, tapTurn Passcode Onto activate it orset up an iPhone passcode.

Face ID and Passcode settings with Turn Passcode Off and Data protection is enabled

Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

If you dont see this message, double-check to see to it that your passcode is enabled.

Does iPhone Have Encryption?

Macs also support their own form of data encryption.

Mac data encryption is referred to as FileVault.

What Does It Mean to Encrypt Your iPhone?

What Data Does iPhone Encryption Protect?

iPhone data saved to the cloud as part of an iCloud backup can still be accessed by authorities.

Does iPhone Data Protection Protect Everything?

Encryption also wont protect any communications youve made via a third-party messaging app if their servers are hacked.

There are several effective ways to improve your security when using your iPhone.

Here are some quick tips to get you started.

On your rig, go toSettings>General>Reset>Reset All Settingsand slide in your passcode.

Then, create a new backup with a password you’ll remember.

First, enable Find My iPhone.

That said, features may differ depending on which version of iOS your machine is running.