Paris prosecutor opens investigation into Apple’s voice assistant Siri

The Paris public prosecutor has launched an investigation into Apple over its voice assistant Siri’s collection of user recordings. The probe is being conducted by France’s cybercrime agency OFAC in response to a complaint filed by the French NGO Ligue des droits de l’Homme. The complaint raised concerns about privacy violations and the handling of personal data by Apple’s Siri service. The investigation aims to determine whether Apple’s practices comply with French data protection laws, particularly regarding user consent and the security of recorded conversations. This scrutiny reflects growing global attention on how tech companies manage voice data and protect user privacy. The case highlights ongoing tensions between technology firms and regulators over data privacy standards, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in digital services. The outcome could influence regulatory approaches to voice assistants and data collection practices in France and potentially across Europe.