@manton Advanced Data Protection isn’t …
@manton Advanced Data Protection isn’t just about backups—it also adds end-to-end encryption to iCloud Drive, Notes, Reminders, etc. Basically, everything except mail, contacts, and calendar. My guess is that Apple isn’t forcing it on people due to the huge risk of data loss. Lose your key, lose everything. And most people aren’t knowledgeable enough about encryption to fully understand that risk.