A California Apple user has filed a proposed class action accusing the company of misleading customers about Hide My Email’s privacy protections. Here are the details.
Apple sued over alleged Hide My Email flaw
A few days ago, 404 Media reported that Apple had been aware for more than a year of an alleged flaw that could expose the real email addresses behind Hide My Email aliases.
Apple’s Hide My Email feature lets users create unique, randomly generated email addresses that forward messages to their personal inbox, allowing them to sign up for apps, websites, and newsletters without sharing their real address.
It is available for free through Sign in with Apple, while a broader version included with iCloud+ plans starting at $0.99 per month lets users create aliases for websites, newsletters, and other services.
