With couples sharing information between iPhones (and others) leading divorce lawyers are advising clients in the process of splitting up to tighten up their online security, warning how easy it is for an individual’s personal data to be accessed by a soon-to-be-ex-partner.
While internet-connected gadgets are designed by make life easier, the ease with which they can be accessed by people living under the same roof is also making it easier for warring couples to snoop on each other.
Lucia Clark, an international family law specialist at independent law firm Morton Fraser, stated the following:
“There’s a whole list of things to consider when getting divorced but one thing that does not often enter into the minds of people breaking up is the need to protect themselves online. However, with so many online and email accounts now linked between spouses, people do not realize that their personal and sensitive information can often still be accessed by their former partner.”
So, if you and your ex share an iCloud or Google account, either disable that account and use another service, or apply for another account on the same service you’re using now.
Parts of this article were referenced from CNBC.com.
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