Microsoft explains data collection practices

says Windows 10 doesn't infringe on user privacy

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http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-tries-to-clear-the-air-on-windows-10-privacy-furor/ [zdnet.com]

Microsoft explains data collection practices, says Windows 10 doesn't infringe on user privacy

Executives in Redmond were caught flat-footed after this summer's Windows 10 launch by charges that the new operating system is spying on customers. Several new statements for consumers and IT pros today aim to explain why those accusations are unfounded.

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There's been a great deal of discussion over privacy especially since Windows 10 hit the streets, and this "clarification" does help explain things. I suspect the problem is that may people are cynical about big business privacy.

I upgraded one machine to Win 10 the other day and I took the time to work through the privacy changes I wanted for the machine. I wonder how many people will take that trouble.

Either way, it's good to have the options to be in control.

Here's what Microsoft published...

From the very beginning, we designed Windows 10 with two straightforward privacy principles in mind:

Windows 10 collects information so the product will work better for you.
You are in control with the ability to determine what information is collected.
Privacy and Windows 10 [blogs.windows.com]

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Of course there are always naysayers...

Accepting Microsoft's Windows 10 privacy stance at face value is sheer folly [betanews.com]

Microsoft has broken the trust of many users, and Myerson's post does little to patch things up. In reality, it is an exercise in public relations, spin, and misdirection. It also raises more questions than it answers. In particular, it highlights the obnoxious disregard Microsoft appears to have for home users.