Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="ibnanv" data-source="post: 17214073" data-attributes="member: 218596">Microsoft Collects User Data In Windows 10 Technical PreviewIs Microsoft watching your every move on the recently-released  Windows 10 Technical Preview? That may be the case thanks to portions of  Microsoft's privacy policy,  which indicates that the company is using a keylogger, among other  methods, to obtain information about the software's performance. This is  likely one of the reasons why Microsoft insists that Windows Technical  Preview not be installed on computers that are used every day.  "When you acquire, install and use the Program, Microsoft collects  information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your  use of those devices, applications and networks," the privacy policy  stated. "Examples of data we collect include your name, email address,  preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call  and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application  usage."  Microsoft provided four examples, one of which clearly states that  when entering text into any application, Microsoft may collect those  typed characters. Why? So that the company can fine-tune the spell check  and auto-complete features. Again, the Technical Preview is not ideal  on machines used for everyday purposes unless users don't care about  this "character collection."Microsoft also revealed that when users open a file, the company  collects information about the file, the program that opens the file and  how long it takes to open said file. Microsoft claims that it uses this  information to improve performance and more. Microsoft also collects  information about programs that are installed -- including the device  they are installed on -- and uses that information to determine and  improve Windows 10's compatibility with those programs.  The company acknowledges that it may collect voice information if the  customer uses voice input features, such as speech-to-text. This  information will be used to improve speech processing, Microsoft  revealed.  "Microsoft uses data we collect from the Program to operate, improve  and personalize the Program and other Microsoft products and services,"  the privacy policy stated. "Some data is stored on your device and some  data is transmitted to Microsoft. Microsoft shares some data with our  partners to improve how their products and services work with  Microsoft's products and services."  According to Microsoft, the user's contact information is only used  to contact that customer, whereas the preferences are used to configure  Program features. Under Disclosure of Data, Microsoft states that it  will only share the data with the user's consent. Microsoft also states  that the company will "share or disclose information about you with  other Microsoft-controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, and with vendors  or agents working on our behalf."  The bottom line is that individuals wanting to give the Windows  Technical Preview a spin will need to be aware that their data and  software usage may be used and provided to other parties. We've reached  out to Microsoft for comment.</blockquote>

Verification: Hata thunen beduwama keeyada? (60 bedeema thuna)

Top Bottom