Ikea France going on trial over illegal spying claims

Ikea’s French subsidiary and several of its executives are set to go on trial over accusations that they illegally spied on employees and customers (Remy de la Mauviniere/AP)

Ikea’s French subsidiary and several of its former executives have gone on trial over accusations that they illegally spied on employees and customers.

Trade unions reported the furniture and home goods company to French authorities in 2012, accusing it of collecting personal data by fraudulent means and the illicit disclosure of personal information.