Investigations by France’s Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertes have concluded that Microsoft is collecting excessive data from the country’s over 10 million users, without their consent. One issue with this is that when users install Windows 10 they are then assigned an Advertising ID, this means Windows apps and other parties can use your data to serve you targeted adverts without your consent. Accused of several other privacy issues, including a lack of security and data transfer outside the EU on a ‘safe harbour’ basis, should Microsoft fail to comply with the French Data Protection Act within today, France may impose sanctions on the company.
Investigations by France’s Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertes have concluded that Microsoft is collecting excessive data from the country’s over 10 million users, without their consent. One issue with this is that when users install Windows 10 they are then assigned an Advertising ID, this means Windows apps and other parties can use your data to serve you targeted adverts without your consent. Accused of several other privacy issues, including a lack of security and data transfer outside the EU on a ‘safe harbour’ basis, should Microsoft fail to comply with the French Data Protection Act within 3 months, France may impose sanctions on the company.