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Parliamentary question - E-000584/2019Parliamentary question
E-000584/2019

Apple glitch in violation of privacy rules

Question for written answer E-000584-19
to the Commission
Rule 130
Monika Beňová (S&D)

Recently, a glitch on Apple devices meant that people could eavesdrop on other people because it enabled their microphones and cameras. The glitch occurred in FaceTime: an application used by millions of people in the European Union.

It was triggered when the party receiving a call performed certain tasks, such as pressing the power button. The glitch may already have violated the privacy of thousands of people in various situations, ranging from business meetings to casual coffee breaks.

Is the Commission aware of this issue?

Is it prepared to take steps against Apple?

Will it investigate Apple for violating the privacy of European citizens?

Last updated: 14 February 2019
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