> The reason iCloud data will always be accessible by Apple, and thus governments, is not because Apple wants to make it accessible to governments.
Q: Can't I already encrypt my iCloud data via a keychain?
Q: Can't I already encrypt my iCloud data via a keychain?
Having said that, you can add another layer of your own encryption to certain data that is stored in iCloud, like for example the latest Notes app in iOS 9.3. Apple won't have that key.. but the app warns you the data will be lost if you lose it. You could also encrypt files you store in iCloud Drive using an encryption app. But you wouldn't be able to do this with other data that is managed by iOS like iCloud backups or photo libraries.