Microsoft To FTC: Don't Tell Us How Long To Retain User Data

Roberto123 writes "In a public response to proposed federal regulations to protect users' privacy online, Microsoft said it is committed to 'privacy by design' but thinks the Federal Trade Commission should use a light regulatory touch. The company 'urges the Commission to avoid imposing prescriptive requirements with respect to data retention periods or in further defining "specific business purpose" or "need."'"

Comments

Re:Anonymous Coward to FTC:

[Senes]

Here's the thing: Microsoft looks out for Microsoft. That's how capitalism works, and it really does help people when capitalism is applied correctly. But having high-level capitalists telling the state what to do with regards to protecting the citizenry is not a correct application of capitalism.

Microsoft needs to look out for Microsoft, the government needs to look out for the safety of the common taxpayers.

CIA vs. FTC: What do they want?

[mykos]

CIA wants them to store it for eternity. FTC wants them to get rid of it ASAP. Make up your mind, The Government!

Translation:

[osu-neko]

"We support privacy in principle, but oppose privacy in practice."

Re:Anonymous Coward to FTC:

[hairyfeet]

Dude I just gotta ask: How much does MSFT pay you to shill? Is it an every two week kinda thing, or do you get paid quarterly? How are the benefits? Because from your post you are obviously getting paid because NOBODY kisses that much ass for free!

As for TFA, can we choose none of the above? I don't trust MSFT, and I sure as hell don't trust the government, what with their shredding the constitution practically on a daily basis, so it is kinda a rock and a hard place here. Can we hear from the EFF on this? Because frankly so far they seem to be the ONLY ones who give a shit about privacy anymore.

Re:Anonymous Coward to FTC:

[marcello_dl]

> You really think they understand computers and IT better than Microsoft? After all, Microsoft has been in the business since the 80's.

You really think we understand state leadership better than Gaddafi? After all, Gaddafi has been in the business since 1969.