Are there any government regulations for Apple?
Apple requires government and private entities to follow applicable laws and statutes when requesting customer information and data. Apple has never created a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services. We have also never allowed any government direct access to Apple servers. And we never will.
What are Apple’s policies?
Honesty—Demonstrate honesty and high ethical standards in all business dealings. Respect—Treat customers, partners, suppliers, employees, and others with respect and courtesy. Confidentiality—Protect Apple’s confidential information and the information of our customers, partners, suppliers, and employees.
What are Apple’s legal responsibilities?
Apple’s suppliers are required to provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, act fairly and ethically, and use environmentally responsible practices wherever they make products or perform services for Apple.
What is the legal form of Apple?
Apple employs what is known as a “unitary organizational form” — U-form for short — which is also known as a “functional organization.” In broad strokes, a U-form organization is organized around expertise, not products: in the case of Apple, that means design is one group (under Ive), product marketing is another ( …
What are Apple’s responsibilities to public safety?
“We feel we have a responsibility to protect our customers. We believe the only way to protect both your privacy and safety from a cyberattack is to encrypt. We throw all of ourselves into this and are very much standing on principle in this.”
Can police track iMessages?
If they are using iOS, the message gets encrypted and routed through iMessage, which is signaled by blue chat bubbles. Apple emphasized that because iMessages are encrypted, the company is not able to give police access to the content of conversations.
What are Apple’s four principles of conduct?
The Policy is based on Apple’s core values of honesty, respect, confidentiality, and the critical obligation of every Apple employee to adhere to legal principles, like antitrust and anti-corruption laws. If you have questions, or information about conduct you think may violate the Policy, don’t be afraid to speak up.
What does a policy do?
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines for your organization and employees to follow in or to achieve a specific goal (i.e. compliance). An effective policy should outline what employees must do or not do, directions, limits, principles, and guidance for decision making. Policies answer questions like: What?
How does Apple use licensing?
Apple sells licenses to companies to get their services built into iOS, like how Google is the default search engine or The Weather Channel provides weather data. That kind of front row real estate on all of Apple’s devices is worth a lot, and it provides a big chunk of Apple’s services revenue.
Can u sue Apple for Face ID?
Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) Altpass LLC has filed a case against Apple in the U.S., claiming certain iPhone security features including Face ID biometrics infringe on its own patents, Apple Insider reports.
Does Apple have a backdoor?
If You Build It, They Will Come: Apple Has Opened the Backdoor to Increased Surveillance and Censorship Around the World. Apple’s new program for scanning images sent on iMessage steps back from the company’s prior support for the privacy and security of encrypted messages.
How does Apple comply with laws and regulations?
At Apple, we comply with all laws and regulations and operate in ways that benefit the communities in which we conduct business. Apple encourages you to uphold this commitment to the community in all your activities. If you hold an elected or appointed public office while employed at Apple, advise Government Affairs.
What do I need to know about Apple’s limited warranty?
Before you purchase a new or refurbished hardware product from Apple, you may review the terms and conditions of Apple’s limited warranty including limitations and exclusions. Apple’s limited warranty is in addition to your existing consumer law rights.
How does Apple respond to a legal request?
Apple has a centralized process for receiving, tracking, processing, and responding to legitimate legal requests from government, law enforcement, and private parties from when they are received until when a response is provided.
Who is required to follow Apple’s Business Conduct Policy?
Apple’s Business Conduct Policy and principles apply to employees, independent contractors, consultants, and others who do business with Apple. All such individuals are expected to comply with Apple’s Business Conduct Policy and principles and with all applicable legal requirements.