IKEA fined €1m by French court for spying on staff and customers

Worker representatives said the information was used to target union leaders or used to IKEA's advantage in disputes with customers

The French branch of Ingka Group, which owns most IKEA stores worldwide, was accused of snooping on its workers and some customers over several years. 

A French court has ordered IKEA to pay a €1m fine for spying on its French staff, after the world's biggest furniture retailer was found guilty of improperly gathering and storing data on its employees.

The French branch of Ingka Group, which owns most IKEA stores worldwide, was accused of snooping on its workers and some customers over several years.