AirTag, which was launched by Apple with the idea of helping users keep track of their belongings, made a big splash with its malicious use. Apple, which has taken important steps in AirTag and unauthorized tracking cases in the past months, is now faced with a class action lawsuit.AirTag cases on the rise
Two women living in the US reportedly sued Apple for being tracked on the device. One of these women stated that her ex-boyfriend had placed an AirTag on the fender of her car, revealing the new address she had moved to. The other said an AirTag was put in their child’s backpack and secretly followed by his estranged wife.
In the lawsuit in question, Apple is accused of launching products that endanger the safety of users, especially victims of stalking. The lawsuit also highlights a huge imbalance between the protections provided for iOS/Apple devices and Android devices. It is stated that this situation leaves Android users almost vulnerable to tracking and monitoring.
In the past months, Apple has taken new steps to mitigate AirTag’s privacy risks. Thus, device owners were warned when they were followed by an unrecognized AirTag. However, it is unknown whether these new developments will have an impact on the class action. No statement has been shared from the technology giant yet.
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