Dear Apple Support,
I would like to raise a concern regarding the behavior of the “Desktop & Documents Folders” feature in iCloud Drive.
From a business and development standpoint, the fact that folders may be automatically moved or created without clear and explicit user awareness is quite concerning. File system behavior is something users generally expect to remain predictable and fully under their control.
In particular, when working in development environments, even small and unintended changes to folder structures can lead to issues such as broken file paths, build errors, or inconsistencies in project setups. The possibility that such changes may occur automatically introduces an element of uncertainty that is difficult to manage in professional workflows.
Additionally, there are security considerations. For example, if sensitive files such as configuration data or API keys are temporarily stored on the Desktop, the possibility that they could be unintentionally synced to the cloud raises valid concerns. Even if safeguards exist, the lack of clear visibility and explicit confirmation makes it difficult to confidently assess and manage risk.
Overall, the current behavior gives the impression that folder operations may occur without sufficient transparency. From a business perspective, this impacts trust, predictability, and operational reliability.
I would appreciate consideration of the following improvements:
Clear and explicit communication before any folder movement or creation occurs
A strictly opt-in model with unambiguous user consent
Greater visibility into when and how synchronization affects local files
Options to ensure fully local control over specific directories
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope this feedback will contribute to improving the reliability and transparency of the feature.
Sincerely,