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More than 14 million devices are already running Microsoft’s Windows 10 after its global launch on Wednesday, but it’s unclear how many of their users read the company’s Privacy Policy and Service Agreement before downloading. Tucked away in the 45 pages’ worth of terms and conditions (effective August 1) is a substantial power grab: The company is collecting data on much of what you do while using its new software.
From the moment an account is created, Microsoft begins watching. The company saves customers’ basic information—name, contact details, passwords, demographic data and credit card specifics —but it also digs a bit deeper.
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If you don't want MS from watching your data, it is best to use an older version of Windows which collect less data about its user, or switch to Linux where privacy is a main feature of the operating systems like Tails Linux which is a privacy themed Linux operating system.
From the moment an account is created, Microsoft begins watching. The company saves customers’ basic information—name, contact details, passwords, demographic data and credit card specifics —but it also digs a bit deeper.
Read More
If you don't want MS from watching your data, it is best to use an older version of Windows which collect less data about its user, or switch to Linux where privacy is a main feature of the operating systems like Tails Linux which is a privacy themed Linux operating system.
