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Ability to copy & distribute to others items shared via iCloud Sharing

When someone downloads a shared item, can that person make a copy of the shared item and keep that copy (or distribute the copy to others)? Will the answer change depending on whether the person has permission to edit? Thank you.

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 8:11 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2022 8:15 AM

Yes. Once the copy has been downloaded, they can do whatever they want with it.


There is no copy protection or distribution protection with iCloud files once downloaded.


Only share items with people you trust.

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Ability to copy & distribute to others items shared via iCloud Sharing

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