Microsoft has confirmed a sweeping change to how Windows devices will receive AI integration: the Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows systems that already have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, with the rollout beginning in early October 2025 and expected to finish...
When navigating the expansive digital universe of Windows and Microsoft services, users often grapple with questions about their personal data—especially search history—and how it's managed, accessed, or deleted. Microsoft’s privacy dashboard has emerged as a critical tool in this landscape...
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Microsoft’s commitment to privacy is a foundational pillar, yet the magnitude and intricacy of user data collection—particularly with respect to search history—remains an ever-evolving subject of scrutiny and user concern. For millions of users who rely on Microsoft services daily, understanding...
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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...
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Cloud security is often measured not just by technical sophistication but by the robustness of the legal and regulatory frameworks that define its boundaries. The recent decision by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), claiming there are "no data protection concerns" regarding the use...
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The European Commission has successfully addressed data protection concerns related to its use of Microsoft 365, following enforcement proceedings by the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS). The EDPS has now closed the case, confirming that the Commission has remedied the infringements...
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The evolution of digital privacy remains a hot-button issue, particularly as tech giants like Microsoft refine their approaches to data collection, user transparency, and regulatory compliance. At the heart of this conversation lies the Microsoft privacy dashboard—a centralized hub designed to...
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Never has digital sovereignty taken on more urgency in Europe than in the aftermath of high-profile probes into data protection shortfalls among the cloud giants. For months, the European Commission’s use of Microsoft 365—one of the world’s most influential productivity suites—rested under the...
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Headline: European Commission regains GDPR compliance for Microsoft 365 use
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The European Commission (EC) has regained compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding its use of Microsoft 365.
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Microsoft’s public acknowledgment that it cannot guarantee the data sovereignty of its European Union (EU) customers against potential demands from the United States government marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over cloud security, digital privacy, and the geopolitical realities of...
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In March 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) concluded an investigation into the European Commission's use of Microsoft 365, revealing multiple infringements of EU data protection laws. The EDPS found that the Commission failed to provide adequate safeguards for personal data...
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Austria’s digital landscape takes a monumental step forward as Microsoft inaugurates its first datacenter region in the country, establishing Vienna as a pivotal hub for secure cloud and AI innovation. Marking a significant leap for the nation’s digital sovereignty and economic resilience, the...
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The European Commission’s relationship with Microsoft—and the privacy implications of that relationship—has long been a focal point in the debate over public sector reliance on non-European digital giants. This ongoing scrutiny reached a milestone when the European Data Protection Supervisor...
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For months, the specter of regulatory action loomed over the European Commission’s adoption of Microsoft 365, as data privacy advocates and EU officials scrutinized the handling of sensitive information by one of the world’s largest cloud-based productivity suites. In a significant turn of...
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Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Vision in Windows 11 marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the operating system. This feature enables the AI assistant to access and interpret the entire desktop environment, offering real-time, context-aware...
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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...
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Europe’s cloud landscape has long been a battleground for digital sovereignty, fair competition, and innovation. The latest chapter in this saga—pitting CISPE, the coalition of European cloud infrastructure providers, against Microsoft—marks a turning point that could reshape the future of cloud...
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Vodafone Portugal’s latest foray into the cybersecurity and cloud market signals a dramatic shift in the expectations for digital business infrastructure within the region. The company’s rollout of three distinct new services—Vodafone Business Secure Networking, Cyber Hub, and direct access to...
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Microsoft’s unveiling of its Comprehensive Sovereign Solutions suite has sent distinct ripples across the European tech landscape, carving a new benchmark for data residency, governance, and digital sovereignty at a time when the stakes for trust, regulatory compliance, and national autonomy...
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The European Union’s evolving stance on digital sovereignty is entering a consequential phase as reports emerge of the European Commission seriously weighing a migration of its cloud services from Microsoft Azure to a European provider, potentially OVHcloud. According to investigative reporting...
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