New AirTag lawsuit targets how easily tracking alerts can be disabled
A Washington woman is suing Apple, alleging her husband hid three AirTags among her belongings while her iPhone never warned her about tracking. She claims he used her iPhone passcode to repeatedly disable unwanted-tracking notifications. The suit seeks stronger safeguards, including biometric confirmation for such changes, plus damages and over $60,000 in legal fees.
- Three AirTags were allegedly hidden in a diaper bag, car seat upholstery and a console
- Her iPhone never alerted her, though other phones reportedly detected the trackers
- The husband allegedly used her iPhone passcode to disable tracking alerts
- The lawsuit seeks biometric confirmation and user notices when alerts are turned off
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