How to fix a privacy warning on iPhone or iPad

Apple update iOS14 limits the way networks track users by masking the Media Access Control (MAC) address. This can lead to a "privacy warning" or "weak security" notice on iOS devices. If you see this notice on your iPad or iPhone, learn how to fix it.

To protect their users' privacy, Apple released iOS 14. This update has your Apple device generate a unique MAC address for each network you access, so you can no longer be tracked.
 

If you are getting a “privacy warning” on WiFi on your device, it means that your MAC address is not being masked and the network can see your device’s address and track it.

To continue to protect your device’s address, enable the Private Address setting in the same way whenever you access public WiFi or other networks.

If your Apple device says Weak Security, it means that your router has not been secured. This doesn’t refer to your provider’s (such as CenturyLink) network security, but your home WiFi network. You can upgrade your router's security type in the modem settings.