Data that a Legacy Contact can access

This article lists the data types that a Legacy Contact may be able to access after the Apple Account holder passes away.

Data that a Legacy Contact may be able to access

The data that a Legacy Contact can access depends on what the Apple Account holder stored in iCloud and in their iCloud Backup. A Legacy Contact can access all of the data types below — the original account holder can’t choose to exclude data types. For example, the account holder can’t grant access to only Messages and Mail and exclude iCloud Photos. But if they kept all their photos on a third-party site, those photos aren’t stored with Apple and won’t be in their Apple Account data.

Data that a Legacy Contact may be able to access includes:

  • iCloud Photos

  • Notes

  • Mail

  • Contacts

  • Calendars

  • Reminders

  • Messages in iCloud

  • Call history

  • Files stored in iCloud Drive

  • Health Data

  • Voice Memos

  • Safari Bookmarks and Reading List

  • iCloud Backup, which may include downloaded App Store apps, photos and videos stored on the device, device settings and other content backed up in iCloud and not on the excluded list below

Data that a Legacy Contact cannot access

Data that isn’t available to a Legacy Contact includes:

  • Licensed media, for example films, music and books that the account holder purchased

  • In-app purchases, for example upgrades, subscriptions, game currency or other content that was bought inside an app

  • Payment information, for example Apple Account payment info or cards saved to use with Apple Pay

  • Information stored in the account holder’s Keychain, for example, Safari usernames and passwords, internet accounts (used in Mail, Contacts, Calendar and Messages), credit card numbers and expiry dates, and Wi-Fi passwords

Find out more

A Legacy Contact is someone you choose to have access to the data in your Apple Account after your death. For security, Apple reviews requests from Legacy Contacts and only provides access to account data after verifying the required information.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

Published Date: