Two former Ikea France executives were convicted and fined over the scheme and given suspended prison sentences. Trade unions accused Ikea France of collecting personal data by fraudulent means, notably via illegally obtained police files, and illicitly disclosing personal information. Another former CEO of Ikea France was acquitted for lack of evidence. Trade unions alleged that Ikea France paid to gain access to police files that had information about targeted individuals, particularly union activists and customers who were in disputes with Ikea. In one situation, Ikea France was accused of using unauthorised information to try to catch an employee who had claimed unemployment benefits but drove a Porsche.

Source: Irish Independent June 15, 2021 14:23 UTC