I'm using OS Ventura on Mac Studio - how do I turn off encrypted backups via Time Machine?

OldieOldieMan wrote:

I'm using OS Ventura on Mac Studio - how do I turn off encrypted backups via Time Machine?

I was under the impression all TM are encrypted...much like your user account.

No user password to your account no access...

you can read more here

Keep your Time Machine backup disk for Mac secure

If you have an iMac Pro or another model of Mac with an Apple T2 chip or SoC both M1 & M2, the data on your drive is already encrypted automatically.

Encrypt Mac data with FileVault - Apple Support

With the introduction of macOS Monterey and beyond... a new feature which underscores all data is encrypted without your consent one way or the other, even whether you use FileVault (another layer) or not… see:

Erase All Content—T2 & Apples SoC (m1 & m2)

ref: Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support