Employedancand retail stores Applu in Brisbane, Australia, have been accused of violating customers' privacy by accessing and manipulating their photos. They are now being investigated by a special agency under the Australian government.
The Australian Privacy Authority is investigating several employeesanců Apple Store in Brisbane for illegally accessing customers' photos, thereby violating their privacy. According to Appthe employees in question receivedancand dismissal. Retail store workers in Carindale in the east of the city allegedly opened photos on the phone without authorizationoneof the store's customers and took additional photos of several other customers and employees on the deviceancThe female gender was involved in a certain rating game. The device was in the store for repair.
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According to the official statement, there is no indication that the data was transferred elsewhere. “We are investigating a violation of company policy Apple in our store in Carindale," the statement said. "We met with the store's operations team to inform them of the investigation and to inform them of the steps we are taking." Apple intends to undertake. Apple believes in treating everyone equally and with respect. We will not tolerate behavior that conflicts with our values.”
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Australian Privacy Commissioner Timothy Pilgrim said the commission would seek further information from Applu. “It’s an important reminder that any organization that collects and manages personal data in any way needs to develop a privacy culture and ensure that employeesancand fully understand their responsibilities. Relevant organizations must also take appropriate measures to protect personal data from misuse, corruption and loss, as well as from unauthorized access, modification and disclosure.”
Source: RadioAustralia.com
