Dutch regulator reveals potential Microsoft privacy breach

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According to a Reuters report, the DPA unearthed the potential breaches when testing privacy protection changes in Windows by Microsoft last year. The watchdog said the testing had revealed that Microsoft had complied with the agreements made, but added: “The check also brought to light that Microsoft is remotely collecting other data from users. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) said: “The DPC has had preliminary engagement with Microsoft and, with the assistance of the Dutch authority, we will shortly be engaging further with Microsoft to seek substantive responses on the concerns raised.” Microsoft said in a statement: “The Dutch data protection authority has in the past brought data protection concerns to our attention, which related to the consumer versions of Windows 10, Windows 10 Home and Pro. “Microsoft is committed to protecting our customers’ privacy and putting them in control of their information. Over recent years, in close coordination with the Dutch data protection authority, we have introduced a number of new privacy features to provide clear privacy choices and easy-to-use tools for our individual and small business users of Windows 10.

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