French Authorities Investigate Apple's Siri for Alleged Data Breach

French prosecutors have initiated an investigation into Apple's voice assistant Siri, following a complaint alleging illicit data collection. This announcement comes after tech researcher Thomas Le Bonniec accused the tech giant of gathering and analyzing user conversations without consent.

The complaint was filed by the Ligue des Droits de l'Homme (LDH), a French human rights organization, and is being handled by a cybercrime-specialized police force. First reported by Politico, the investigation underscores privacy concerns and fundamental rights. Le Bonniec emphasized that this investigation signifies a strong stance for upholding human rights.

In response, Apple stated it had enhanced Siri's privacy controls in 2019 and again this year. The tech company reassured users through a statement that conversations with Siri are neither shared with marketers nor sold to advertisers, pointing to its commitment to safeguarding user privacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)