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A lot is riding on your legacy contact having that key, so you’ll want to confirm that they actually received it — and you may even want to print out and save a backup copy of the key with your estate planning documents anyway, just in case they lose it. How to Remove a Legacy Contact If you need to remove someone as your Legacy Contact, here’s what to do: On macOS or on iOS/iPadOS, go to the same Password & Security area where you first designated your Legacy Contact. You’ll see the contacts listed under the Legacy Contact settings. Choose the person’s name, and then tap or click Remove Contact in order to revoke their Legacy Contact status. They won’t get a notification when you do this — but if they’re looking at their Legacy Contact list, they will no longer see your name. How to Request Legacy Contact Access If your Legacy Contact wants to access your account, the process is pretty straightforward. As long as they have a.) the access key and b.) a death certificate, then they can initiate a Legacy Contact access request with Apple. If your Legacy Contact has a device running iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, or macOS 12.1 (or later), they can do this directly from their device. If not, they’ll have to do it online at digital-legacy.apple.com. Apple will review the request and verify all of the information. If everything checks out, they’ll send your Legacy Contact a special Apple ID that they can use to access your data. At this point, your own Apple ID and password will become inactive, and if you have Activation Lock on any of your devices, it will be disabled. Your Legacy Contact will have up to three years to access your account, after which time all of your data will be permanently deleted by Apple. About SecureMac Founded in 1999, SecureMac (www.securemac.com) has been a leading contributor to Apple security since the 2005 release of the original MacScan anti-malware tool. In the years since, SecureMac has continued to play an essential role in providing macOS users with straightforward options for better security. From the development of the faster and more powerful MacScan 3 to the company’s ongoing development of online privacy tool PrivacyScan, users can easily equip themselves for protection. With the addition of The Checklist, SecureMac continues to showcase a deep commitment to accessible security and the importance of digital awareness for all Mac users. For more info visit https://www.securemac.com/