Apple is facing a lawsuit that alleges it has been illegally monitoring employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts.
The complaint was filed in California by Amar Bhakta, a digital advertising employee at Apple.
Bhakta claims the company requires employees to install monitoring software on personal devices used for work.
This software reportedly allows Apple access to personal information, including emails and photos.
The lawsuit also accuses Apple of enforcing confidentiality policies that prohibit employees from discussing their pay and working conditions.
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Bhakta mentions he was prevented from speaking about his job on podcasts and ordered to remove work-related details from his LinkedIn.
According to the lawsuit, Apple’s surveillance practices unlawfully restrict employee whistleblowing and freedom of speech.
In response, Apple stated the allegations lack merit and emphasized training workers on their rights.
The company aims to create the best products and protect the innovations of its teams.
This lawsuit follows another case where two women accused Apple of underpaying female employees in various divisions.
Apple claims to prioritize inclusion and pay equity.
