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Windows 10 Will Soon Let Users Track the Data Microsoft Collects (thurrott.com)

Posted by msmash on from the more-transparency dept.

Windows 10 will soon get a new application that will allow users to keep track of the data that Microsoft collects from their device. From a report: Ahead of the Data Privacy Day, Microsoft today introduced a new Diagnostic Data Viewer app for Windows 10 -- first coming to Windows Insiders -- that enables users to view all the diagnostic data that's being collected by Windows 10. The new Diagnostic Data Viewer will display different types of diagnostic data collected by the OS. This includes Common Data (your OS version, device ID/type, etc.), Device Connectivity and Configuration data (device capabilities, user settings, peripherals and network info), Product and Service Performance (device health, performance, reliability data), Product and Service Usage (data on usage of device, apps, OS), and Software Setup and Inventory (update information). The app includes a search feature that lets you search for specific items.

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  1. OK for diagnostic data, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    They specifically say we can view the diagnostic data, but they do not mention the user profiling data that is used for advertising or the data that is provided to the NSA. I applaud this first step but it's really just a feel-good type of thing. The community needs to keep on Microsoft for full transparency.

    1. Re:OK for diagnostic data, but... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      What are you worried about? It's like the NSA can track anoymou..&(*&%*$%&*($&%...NO CARRIER

  2. Mockery? by rastos1 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    How useful is seeing the data if I can't stop them? At best it may be an eye opener. But that is far from the ideal situation.

  3. I don't care. I want an OFF button. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Don't collect data from my devices. No ifs and buts. Don't.