The Information on Apple’s Unusual Use of iCloud for Confidential Work

1 · Daring Fireball · Aug. 3, 2026, 10:12 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses Apple's policy regarding the use of personal Apple IDs for work-related iCloud accounts, highlighting the potential risks for confidential information remaining accessible to former employees after they leave the company. It also touches on the complications that arise from the way Apple IDs work compared to other email-based accounts and clarifies Apple's stance on not pursuing former employees for accidental retention of documents.