A lawsuit filed against Apple by Amar Bhakta, a current employee in the company's digital advertising division, accuses the tech giant of spying on its workers' personal data. Bhakta, who has worked at Apple since 2020, claims that the company requires employees to surrender their privacy as a condition of employment.

The lawsuit, filed on December 1, highlights a policy where Apple allegedly conducts physical, video, and electronic surveillance of employees, even in their own homes. Bhakta describes the Apple ecosystem not as a "walled garden," but as a "prison yard" where employees are constantly monitored, both on and off duty.

The legal action further alleges that Apple mandates employees to use only Apple-made products for work, but due to the limitations on work devices, many employees resort to using their personal devices. Bhakta claims that Apple’s policy allows the company to search personal data on these devices, including emails, photos, videos, and notes.

Additionally, Bhakta claims that Apple imposes restrictions on employees' freedom of speech, prohibiting discussions about working conditions, wages, and political activities. He also alleges that Apple interfered with his ability to speak about his experience in digital advertising on podcasts and ordered him to remove details of his Apple work experience from his LinkedIn profile.