Case in the UK raises concerns about misuse of trackers and reignites debate on digital privacy
A man in the United Kingdom has been convicted after using an Apple AirTag to monitor his ex-wife without her consent. Kevin Reid, 65, began stalking Sally Reid after discovering she had started a new relationship. For over a year, he tracked her movements, altered settings on her phone, and hid an AirTag in the car she was using.
The incident, which took place in Dorset, sparked widespread reaction on social media and brought renewed attention to the risks associated with the misuse of tracking devices.
The stalking began in October 2022, shortly after a divorce that had initially seemed amicable. In addition to digital tracking, Reid left flowers and unsettling messages, creating a constant sense of fear for Sally.
The court in Weymouth sentenced the offender to 60 hours of community service and issued a three-year restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim, except when legally required.
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