data retention

Mozilla is changing how Private Browsing handles downloaded files: instead of silently removing certain files when a private window closes, Firefox Nightly is now prompting users and offering a new setting to keep or delete downloads, a behavior expected to land in Firefox 143 if the experiment...

I asked Microsoft’s Copilot to book a dinner reservation for me so it could prove the central promise of modern AI agents: act on my behalf, not just answer questions—and it mostly worked, but with enough caveats to make clear this technology is still in its experimental phase. Background...

Smarsh’s latest string of recognitions underscores a rare combination of scale, market focus, and aggressive productization of AI for regulated industries — but the headline numbers circulating in some briefs require careful parsing before they’re repeated as fact. Background / Overview Smarsh...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D collapses a steep technical barrier: upload a single JPG or PNG and, within seconds, receive a downloadable GLB 3D model — but that convenience brings new and complex legal, security, and fidelity tradeoffs that creators and IT teams must confront now. (theverge.com...

Microsoft has changed how it handles voice recordings in a way that directly affects what you can see and manage on the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard: new voice clips contributed for product improvement are now de‑identified and are no longer associated with individual Microsoft accounts, which...

Microsoft recently changed how it handles voice recordings used to improve speech recognition — new voice clips are no longer tied to your Microsoft account and therefore won’t appear on the Privacy Dashboard, but legacy recordings and certain metadata remain viewable and removable through the...

Microsoft’s public guidance on voice data makes a clear point: voice recordings gathered by speech-recognition features are used to provide and improve services, but the way that data is collected, stored, and displayed in users’ privacy controls has changed significantly — especially since...

Microsoft’s Azure cloud has become the focal point of a landmark investigation that alleges Israel’s elite signals-intelligence unit, Unit 8200, migrated massive volumes of intercepted Palestinian communications into a bespoke, segregated Azure environment—creating an AI-assisted, cloud-backed...

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D quietly introduces a one‑click route from flat photos to manipulable 3D assets, allowing users in Copilot Labs to upload a single JPG or PNG and receive a downloadable GLB model in seconds — a lab‑stage experiment that reshapes accessibility for hobbyists, educators, and...

Microsoft has confirmed that the standalone Microsoft Lens mobile app will be retired in a phased rollout beginning September 15, 2025, with the app removed from app stores by mid‑November and the ability to create new scans disabled after December 15, 2025; Microsoft is directing users to the...

Microsoft's quest to balance personalization and privacy has always been a tightrope walk, and the evolution of its privacy dashboard—particularly around search history—reflects some of the most debated aspects of this journey. As users grow increasingly aware of the data footprints they leave...

Microsoft Purview, integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, offers in-house legal teams a centralized platform for managing legal holds and eDiscovery processes. Its seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure and the potential cost savings compared to third-party tools make it an...

In a significant move to assist Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) firms in achieving compliance with SEC Rule 17a-4, AdvisorVault has announced a complimentary 17a-4 Gap Assessment. This initiative aims to help firms identify and address compliance gaps within their Microsoft 365...

The landscape of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, shaped by an ever-expanding volume of data, increasingly sophisticated threats, and the relentless pace of digital transformation. Security operations centers (SOCs) and IT administrators face a recurring and persistent challenge: unifying...

At the heart of modern cybersecurity lies a single, urgent truth: you can’t protect what you can’t see. As digital transformation accelerates globally—and especially in rapidly evolving economies such as Thailand—the volume and velocity of security data have outpaced the architectures of...

As digital transformation accelerates across the education sector, organizations are under mounting pressure to ensure the security, compliance, and recoverability of their mission-critical data. The Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) system, which manages over 160 schools and tens of...

Security operations are in the midst of a profound transformation, grappling with unprecedented data volumes, the mounting sophistication of cyber threats, and the rising costs of managing and protecting IT estates. At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft’s bold evolution of its...

Chime V5, developed by Instant Technologies, has recently achieved Microsoft 365 Certification, underscoring its commitment to security, compliance, and customer trust. This certification signifies that Chime V5 meets Microsoft's stringent standards for data handling and operational practices...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding identity and access management systems is paramount. Recognizing this critical need, Barracuda Networks has introduced Entra ID Backup Premium, a robust solution designed to enhance the protection and retention of Microsoft Entra ID...

Preservica, a leader in Active Digital Preservation™, has expanded the availability of its Preserve365® solution to Canada, hosted on Microsoft Azure. This expansion allows Canadian organizations to integrate long-term data archiving and governance seamlessly within their Microsoft 365...