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iMessage and Family sharing

With family sharing, can anybody or the family organizer read my iMessages ?

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 4:21 PM

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Aug 7, 2023 4:31 PM in response to Jay_antwi1591

No. As long as you all have your own Apple ID, nobody else in the family can see any of your data, messages, photos, etc. Your private data remains private.

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What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support

One adult in your household — the family organizer — invites your family members. When family members join, they get instant access to the group’s subscriptions and content that are eligible for sharing. Each family member uses their own account, so everyone’s experience stays personalized and private.

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iMessage and Family sharing