Russia Bans iPhone: Russian Government Bans Officials From Using iPhones- Details Here
Russia Bans iPhone: Russian Government Bans Officials From Using iPhones- Details Here
Russia’s Federal Security Service has encouraged thousands of officials in the country to stop using iPhones and Apple products over U.S. surveillance claims, but the officials aren’t happy about the order.
Authorities in the country have banned officials and state employees from using Apple hardware, including iPhones and iPads. Ministries and institutions of the government are being prevented from the devices, under continued concern over alleged activities by the U.S. to spy on Russian organizations.
As part of the ban, the trade ministry said it will ban iPhone usage for “work purposes from Monday, reports the Financial Times, while the digital development ministry says it will follow suit.
“Security officials in ministries – these are FSB employees who hold civilian positions such as deputy ministers – announced that iPhones were no longer considered safe and that alternates should be sought, a source close to a government agency told the report.
From July 17 Onwards, Employees at Russia’s Trade Ministry Will Not Be Allowed to Use Iphones at the Workplace.
(With Inputs From Agencies)