Discover the hidden risks of default photo backups on iPhone and Android. Learn about secure backup options like Proton Drive and self-hosting with NAS. Explore setting up Synology NAS for photo backups and NextCloud systems for private image storage.
Self-hosting backups on a NAS like Synology or NextCloud provides enhanced privacy control and secure photo storage.
Deep dives
Privacy Concerns with Cloud Photo Backups
When backing up precious memories on smartphones, it's crucial to consider privacy. While iOS offers end-to-end encryption on iCloud for photos, it's not enabled by default, potentially exposing data to Apple. Android's Google Drive backups lack end-to-end encryption, raising privacy issues. Privacy-focused alternatives like Proton Drive ensure end-to-end encryption, providing a secure cloud storage option.
Self-Hosting Photo Backups for Enhanced Privacy
Self-hosting backups on a NAS device at home offers enhanced privacy control. Synology NAS, known for usability, allows secure photo storage. Setting up a NAS requires connecting devices to the local network, ensuring data stays within a protected environment. Synology Photos app facilitates easy backup and viewing of images, maintaining organization and privacy.
Using NextCloud for Private Photo Backup
NextCloud, a self-hosted file storage system, offers a private photo backup solution. Configuring NextCloud on devices like Raspberry Pi enables secure photo storage. The NextCloud app allows for auto-uploading photos to the server, granting full control over data. Mounting NextCloud as a remote drive on the phone enhances file management and privacy.
Photos these days usually stay in digital form. Sometimes we back them up to the cloud for safekeeping: but who is getting access to your sensitive images when you do so?
In this video we look at the built-in photo backup options on iPhone and Android, and how private they really are. We also explore more private backup solutions, and how to set them up to happen automatically so that you never have to worry about losing your precious memories ever again.
There are some really simple solutions that don’t require any technical skill.
00:00 Who ELSE has access to your private photos 00:55 iPhone Default Backups 02:31 Android Default Backups 03:13 Graphene Default Backups 04:35 Proton Photos 05:42 Self Hosting Photo Backups 07:49 Synology 11:11 Nextcloud 13:09 Summary
Digital memories have become a central part of our lives. I’m really excited that you are treating them with the privacy they deserve.
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