Windows 10: Privacy Violation and Microsoft not Obeying Their Own Rules

QuestionJX · Sep 1, 2021

Since I first got my windows 10 machine over a year ago I have noticed that Microsoft collects all the diagnostics data on my machine even though I have set the setting to required only. If I go to the App and Service activity on my Microsoft account privacy page I can see that it collects what websites I visit and what applications I open, absolutely everything I do seems to be recorded. Now I understand that this is a functioning feature if you have the Optional Diagnostics Data turned on in your machine settings but I have not once turned that on or do I intend to so I am quite appalled to

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Brink · Sep 1, 2021

FCC imposes new consumer privacy rules on ISPs

The US regulatory agency will require broadband providers to get the approval of customers before sharing their sensitive information.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday approved new rules governing how internet service providers handle their customers' information. For the first time, ISPs like Comcast, as well as mobile data carriers like Verizon Wireless, will be required to get a customer's permission before sharing their sensitive information.

The rules were first proposed back in March and are part of a new regulatory push that started after the FCC reclassifed broadband companies as utilities under the Telecommunications Act.

The new rules, approved in a three-to-two vote that came down along partisan lines, create tiers of information with different requirements ISPs must follow.

Opt-in: ISPs must obtain affirmative "opt-in" consent from consumers to use and share sensitive information. The rules specify that "sensitive information" includes precise geo-location, financial information, health information, children's information, social security numbers, web browsing history, app usage history and the content of communications.

Opt-out: ISPs can use and share non-sensitive information unless a customer opts out. This category includes individually identifiable information that doesn't fall into the "opt in" category, such as email addresses or service tier information.

The new rules also include requirements for ISPs to protect consumer information and keep customers informed of their practices. Specifically, they call on ISPs to give consumers clear and persistent notice about the information they collect, how it may be used with whom it may be shared and how customers can change their privacy preferences. It requires ISPs to engage in reasonable security practices and gives guidelines for steps they should consider taking, such as implementing customer authentication tools. Lastly, the rules require ISPs to inform consumers and law enforcement about data breaches...
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Read more: FCC imposes new consumer privacy rules on ISPs | ZDNet

See also: FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules | Federal Communications Commission

zekrahminator · Sep 1, 2021

Microsoft Sued Over WGA Privacy Issues

Most people would think that Microsoft has had enough trouble with WGA in the past. It seems to not even phase pirating, and recently locked legitimate users out of Windows temporarily. However, a student at Beijing University in China wants to add "spies on legitimate users" to that list. He installed WGA on his XP SP2 computer, and according to some, he did this without knowing what exactly what WGA did. The student's lawsuit focuses on the idea that Microsoft's anti-piracy measure is a violation of privacy. Microsoft stands firm in their claim that WGA is non-invasive, and only checks on core parts of the operating system.

Source: Neowin

GSG-9 · Sep 1, 2021

Response to forum violations

*Frown i wish i could start threads with no point and get away with it
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So do you think

It's an irrelevant issue

It is already a rule I am not aware of that a moderator violated when they did not inform me of their action.

Because I think it is relevant and I think the TPU community mods should have to give feedback on the actions they take. Or were you just trolling?

Windows 10: Privacy Violation and Microsoft not Obeying Their Own Rules

Privacy Violation and Microsoft not Obeying Their Own Rules

Privacy Violation and Microsoft not Obeying Their Own Rules

Privacy Violation and Microsoft not Obeying Their Own Rules

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