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The Netherlands are concerned about the surveillance of Windows 10 by users

By Prempal Singh 0 Comment October 17, 2017

Another European state is concerned about Microsoft’s collection of large volumes of telemetry data from computers running Windows 10 Home and Pro.

On Friday, October 13, the Netherlands Data Protection Authority (PA) said that by processing personal information of users, the American company violates Dutch law. If Microsoft does not change its policy, it will be sanctioned.

In particular, PA is concerned about how Windows 10 collects and transmits telemetry data, as well as how the OS obtains user consent to the collection of this data. It is unclear what kind of information and for what purposes is sent to the servers of the manufacturer, and the Dutch authorities need to clarify this issue.

“Microsoft does not properly inform users about what data it uses and why. In addition, the tactics chosen by Microsoft do not allow for the granting of valid consent to the processing of their personal data, “the PA said in a statement.

According to the statement, the manufacturer does not inform the users about the constant collection of information about the applications they use and the actions on the Internet, if the OS defaults. In turn, Microsoft expressed its willingness to cooperate with the PA to solve the problem.

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