Data precautions before a repair?

[Rusted Eyes]

My M2 Mini is headed to the Genius Bar for a dead Ethernet Port and I'm wondering how to protect my personal data? I've already made a TM backup along with a CronoSync backup (home folder). But if I give my login info to the Genius, can they rummage through my document folder, etc? Should I delete that folder until I get the Mini back, and then re-install it from my backup?

I'm not too paranoid but want to be smart and careful....

Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[chabig]

The backup you made is fine. You won't give them any usernames or passwords.

Here is everything you should do:

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support

To save time and protect your information, complete as many of these steps as you can before your Mac is serviced.

support.apple.com

 

[Rusted Eyes]

Good to know, chabig, thanks.

 

[NoBoMac]

Since an M Mac, can always turn on FileVault for extra measure. Should enable almost instantly as files are already encrypted and will just be encrypting the master encryption key.

 

[Rusted Eyes]

I'll look into FileVault