Overview

• The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed it has referred the case to France’s Office for Combating Cybercrime to assess potential privacy-law violations.
• Authorities are expected to examine consent practices, retention periods, data storage locations, and the role of third‑party graders in reviewing clips.
• Apple says it retains Siri audio only with explicit opt‑in to improve the assistant, has never used the data for marketing, and may allow human review of samples kept for up to two years.
• The February complaint by Ligue des droits de l’Homme relies on testimony from former subcontractor Thomas Le Bonniec, who says reviewers heard sensitive and identifying information.
• Context includes Ireland’s DPC closing a related matter in 2022, Apple’s $95 million U.S. settlement in December 2024, a French class action now underway, and France’s broader tech enforcement push including a €150 million FCA fine and a 3% digital services tax.