MS's telemetry for win 10 preview...are you concerned ?

[Elixer]

http://www.winbeta.org/news/using-w...ght-be-watching-your-every-move-help-feedback

Taking a closer look at the Privacy Policy for the Windows Insider Program, it looks like Microsoft may be collecting a lot more feedback from you behind the scenes.

Microsoft collects information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your use of those devices, applications and networks. Examples of data we collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application usage.

This isn't the only thing Microsoft is collecting from Insider Program participants. According to the Privacy Policy, the company is collecting things like text inputted into the operating system, the details of any/all files on your system, voice input and program information.

So, in short, they are gathering all types of data in hopes to see what everyone is doing, and then try to improve win 10.

Does this cross the line, or is this fine for a beta/preview ?

As noted by bbhaag
-ViRGE

 

[Skaendo]

Privacy Statement for Windows Technical Preview:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-privacy-statement

IMO it has crossed way over the line.

 

[bbhaag]

It's already being discussed at length in this thread.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2402257