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HistoryApr 04, 2024 - 11:07 a.m.

Surveillance by the New Microsoft Outlook App

2024-04-0411:07:39
Bruce Schneier
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surveillance
data sharing
microsoft outlook

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The ProtonMail people are accusing Microsoft's new Outlook for Windows app of conducting extensive surveillance on its users. It shares data with advertisers, a lot of data:

> The window informs users that Microsoft and those 801 third parties use their data for a number of purposes, including to:
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> * Store and/or access information on the user's device
> * Develop and improve products
> * Personalize ads and content
> * Measure ads and content
> * Derive audience insights
> * Obtain precise geolocation data
> * Identify users through device scanning

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