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RobynGreen Author

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How can I get rid of unauthorized MDM connotations @Roikins

every device i own is being monitored because i have been illegally enrolled in the developer progran, education, enterprise and beta. the apple platform security and apple platform deployment guide explain very thoroughly that device management or supervision can be done manually and then automatically on boot through various identifiers. this is a major violation of my privacy and a huge flaw is apples privacy and security design. there is no accountability or authentication when employers or random people decide to take over another persons device and then life! @Roisin it is happening to me the EXACT same way!!!

Posted on May 7, 2022 4:11 AM

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DistressedDame

Level 1

29 points

Posted on Dec 29, 2022 7:00 PM

thank you to those who actually BELIEVE me!

My phone is NOT “company owned”, it’s *mine* and I never gave anyone permission to supervise OR manage it. It shows no MDM profile.

I believe someone must be able to help me…. Please!

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RobynGreen Author

Level 1

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May 26, 2022 9:50 PM in response to celliott147

However, IF your former employer is malicious or your abusive spouse; and they have your information. They then can do any of that. WITHOUT physical possession.

muguy

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May 7, 2022 4:58 AM in response to RobynGreen

Only the organization managing your device can remove your profile.

RobynGreen Author

Level 1

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May 7, 2022 10:38 AM in response to muguy

However, that same document explains that Apple will not actually verify that the person enrolling you is an employer nor that you are truly an employee. Thus the situation @Roikins and I are in.

May 14, 2022 11:12 PM in response to RobynGreen

I'd bet if you have a Mac , you will find a bunch of Microsoft 'stuff' trying to hide out in hidden folders too perhaps?>

May 27, 2022 8:16 AM in response to celliott147

Celliot147- so… while a user can’t stop you from managing the device, can you tell me what in the log. Files would be a dead-giveaway that the device HAS active management installed upon it ?

trae276

Level 1

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Jun 21, 2022 11:58 PM in response to trae276

Not web activity - network activity watching for multiple domains being contacted from apps on my new 13 pro Max...

Jul 19, 2022 12:51 AM in response to RobynGreen

Same just happened to me! It’s been going on for at least five months. Whole life was on there and lord knows what else they know! Completely unacceptable!!!!!!!

Jul 19, 2022 11:30 AM in response to celliott147

Are companies able to communicate and see other devices on home networks?

Jul 21, 2022 6:21 AM in response to celliott147

Yea I never got or have consent. I do use vpn. Is it best to have separate vpns to prevent this? I honestly don’t click anything I don’t know or emails.

KiltedTim

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Sep 12, 2022 7:47 AM in response to Beepbopjd

False.

celliott147

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Sep 12, 2022 8:09 AM in response to Beepbopjd

What your describing is not MDM, but rather Exchange security protocols which apply to all platforms. You'll need to talk to your IT department about that.

Oct 9, 2022 8:21 PM in response to trae276

Dito.

Dec 29, 2022 4:34 PM in response to RobynGreen

any advice on this matter would be helpful. I’m in the same situation and do not know where to start.

How can I get rid of unauthorized MDM connotations @Roikins