Posted on 09/28/2015 1:58:49 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Ever since Windows 10 launched back in July, one topic of conversation has overshadowed everything the new operating system does right: privacy concerns. Everyone with a Windows device is (rightfully) terrified that Microsoft is monitoring everything they do, so on Monday, Microsoft decided to finally issue an official response in order to clear the air.
In a blog post on Windows.com, Microsoft executive VP Terry Myerson has taken the first step to earning back the trust of the individuals who are concerned about their privacy in regards to Windows 10.
He noted that the data Microsoft collects “is encrypted in transit to our servers, and then stored in secure facilities.” He then went on to list the three ways that Microsoft thinks about this data.
First up is data used for safety and reliability, such as anonymous device ID, device type and crash logs. No content or files from your computer are included in this data, and Myerson says that company takes pains to ensure that none of the data could be used to identify a user.
Next is personalization data, which is how the system learns about your interests and habits in order to cater the experience to specifically to you. Cortana is part of this equation, but as Microsoft notes, you have the ability to tell the OS what you are and aren’t comfortable with it collecting.
Finally, Microsoft wants users to know that “no matter what privacy options you choose, neither Windows 10 nor any other Microsoft software scans the content of your email or other communications, or your files, in order to deliver targeted advertising to you.”
It’s not everything we wanted to hear, but I’m happy to see that Microsoft is dealing with the unfortunate Family Settings that sent automatically sent activity reports to parents.
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“is encrypted in transit to our servers, and then stored in secure facilities.”
NSA secure facilities.
Why couldn’t all the features of W10 be turned off and you are asked which ones you want turned on?
Oh, yeah, trust and all that.
Microsoft responds to the accusations of spying in Windows 10 PINGeroonie. . .
It could be worse, it could be Google.
Then your data could not be taken and used for intel and profit.
Lest we forget the NSA made many demands on access to user data from Apple and Intel/Microsoft alike. Along with cell providers and even your dish/cable co.
It’s creepy that whatever I click on, I get ads that involve my profile. FWIW, I don’t like that they record my viewing history and pursue me as advertising revenue fodder.
And it will immediately be handed over to the IRS or any other government agency upon subpoena or threat.
Turn off your cookies or use in private browsing.
Done deal.
Linux is the answer.
‘Hey, Google reads your emails, why shouldn’t we?’
Doesn’t seem much different than Apple.
If that was the answer, people wouldn't still be asking the question.
Apple Cult members don’t care!
MS had its day.
My android phone always offers up what Ive just been talking about.
For example last night I was talking about making a certain bourbon based drink. I said I would have to search for the recipe. Picked up my phone and by the time I had entered the 3rd letter it was offering me the recipe for the drink.
Makes it easier but freaks me out.
It freaks me out that anyone would need a recipe for bourbon! Bottle, glass, pour and drink! ;-)
Microsoft has been actively working with the NSA for at least 10 years if not longer.
I wouldn’t believe a word they said on security
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