Technology giant Apple is accused of collecting data from iPhone owners. The lawsuit filed in New York against the company alleges that users’ data in certain apps such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV and Stocks was collected without permission. If Apple loses the case, it could fine iPhone owners $5 million.
$5 million fine for Apple collecting iPhone data
The lawsuit in the US represents a critical security breach for Apple. It was stated that collecting data containing real-time information violates the privacy rights of users. It was also stated that it is contrary to Apple’s policy of “controlling personal data” offered to its users.
The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages from Apple. Lawyer Paul Whalen, who filed the lawsuit, claimed that Apple violated user privacy and did the exact opposite of what it promised. It has been reported that if Apple is fined as a result of the lawsuit, iPhone owners can file a claim.
Data; The user’s name, email address, and phone number are transferred through the ID number linked to an iCloud account. However, data collection can reveal sensitive information such as the user’s sexual orientation, religion or even health issues.
Apple has not made any statement on the matter. The company’s privacy policy gives users high-level access to the ability to know, access, rectify, transmit, limit, process and delete their personal data.
This is not the first lawsuit filed against Apple over data collection. In the past, the company has been accused of collecting location data and sharing personal data with third-party companies without users’ consent. It is a matter of curiosity how Apple will respond to the new case and what the result will be for iPhone owners.
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