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Developer previews and beta releases aren't consumer software--they're for testing, or at the very least, preparing devs for approaching the platform. And while this is obviously the case for Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview, the idea of a company watching your every keystroke is no less uncomfortable.
According to The Inquirer, Microsoft has admitted to monitoring file usage within the preview version of Windows 10, up to and including keylogging. The company has responded to concerns over the language in its Privacy Statement by reminding everyone it's not a consumer product and users have agreed to the policy.
Microsoft Announces Windows 10 - IGN News
"Users who join the Windows Insider Program and opt-in to the Windows 10 Technical Preview are choosing to provide data and feedback that will help shape the best Windows experience for our customers," said Microsoft in a released statement.
But before you work yourself into a frenzy and drop Windows for a tinfoil hat and Linux, Microsoft claims the privacy statement may change in the future. Or, at the very least, the company will be less inconspicuous on the matter.
"As always, we remain committed to helping protect our customers’ personal information and ensuring safeguards are in place for the collection and storing of that data," says Microsoft. "As we get closer to a final product, we will continue to share information through our terms of service and privacy statement about how customer data is collected and used, as well as what choices and controls are available."
The full consumer version of Windows 10 will release in 2015.
Developer previews and beta releases aren't consumer software--they're for testing, or at the very least, preparing devs for approaching the platform. And while this is obviously the case for Microsoft's Windows 10 Technical Preview, the idea of a company watching your every keystroke is no less uncomfortable.
According to The Inquirer, Microsoft has admitted to monitoring file usage within the preview version of Windows 10, up to and including keylogging. The company has responded to concerns over the language in its Privacy Statement by reminding everyone it's not a consumer product and users have agreed to the policy.
Microsoft Announces Windows 10 - IGN News
"Users who join the Windows Insider Program and opt-in to the Windows 10 Technical Preview are choosing to provide data and feedback that will help shape the best Windows experience for our customers," said Microsoft in a released statement.
But before you work yourself into a frenzy and drop Windows for a tinfoil hat and Linux, Microsoft claims the privacy statement may change in the future. Or, at the very least, the company will be less inconspicuous on the matter.
"As always, we remain committed to helping protect our customers’ personal information and ensuring safeguards are in place for the collection and storing of that data," says Microsoft. "As we get closer to a final product, we will continue to share information through our terms of service and privacy statement about how customer data is collected and used, as well as what choices and controls are available."
The full consumer version of Windows 10 will release in 2015.
