Apple's integration of work and personal iCloud accounts reportedly left ex-employees with unintended access to sensitive company documents after leaving their roles.
Some ex-employees even got alerts about new updates to these documents after their departure
Aug 04, 2026
11:37 am
What's the storyApple's practice of combining work and personal iCloud accounts has unintentionally given some former employees access to confidential documents, The Information reported.
The issue stems from the company's policy of encouraging employees to use their personal Apple Accounts with their work iCloud account.
The way Apple combines work and personal iCloud accounts left some employees able to access confidential documents after…
The Information details how Apple’s policy of encouraging employees to mix personal and work iCloud accounts has allowed former…
Link to: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-icloud-policy-fueled-employee-leaks-ahead-openai-suit?rc=jfy0lk
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