Passwords, locks and more
Apple is an extremely strict company when it comes to secrecy. With the developer kit now being in open — in some way at least — Apple has issued strict guidelines for developers before they sign the agreement. According to the report, developers are not authroised to give access to or let anyone else use the Developers Kit (or DK as Apple has called it). Furthermore, developers are told that it should be used within areas that are “fully enclosed with solid doors, floors, walls and ceiling, and locks that can be engaged”. Apple has also said that no one else — including any family, friends, roommates or household employees — do not access, view, handle, or use the DK.
The guidelines get stricter as Apple has told developers that the “DK should be in your positive control (on your person or within Your direct line of sight) at all times.”
The developers kit shouldn’t be left unattended (in a bar or any public place) and that it is passcode protected. “When not in use, turn off the DK and store it in its locked Pelican case in a locked space that only You have access to (e.g., a locked room or closet, a safe or locked drawer).” Yes, Apple wants developers to keep it in a safe.
Developers are also not allowed to move it from the address it has been shipped to without Apple’s prior written consent. “If you will be away from your workspace for more than 10 days, consult with your Apple point of contact about how to keep the DK safe while You are away,” Apple has advised developers.
