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Originally Posted by HW3
I guess they haven't figured out that their ISP stores a whole lot more personally identifiable info on them, that their government can get anytime they want, without a warrant, by using NSL's. Info includes browsing history, searches, IP's, browsers used, ect. And all of it traceable by their name right to their web access point. And they are worried about MS collecting info.  |
From what I have read, MS attempts to collect two pieces of information, what sites users visit so to target sales advertising for things said user enjoys. Second, how the user navigates the OS so MS can enhance/improve the OS product. I have found the user can opt out of both. Generally the question asked by MS is, "Would you like to participate..."
Tracing IP's and such appears to be a necessary evil. Years ago phone lines were traceable. Often tapped without warrant.