You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
us law
About this tag
The tag 'us law' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about United States laws affecting technology, data privacy, and digital rights. Topics include the U.S. CLOUD Act, which allows authorities to access data stored abroad, and its implications for cloud services and digital sovereignty. Users also debate legal rights regarding system access, such as the Trusted Installer account on Windows, and question whether U.S. law restricts owners from viewing certain folders on their own computers. The tag reflects concerns about legal compliance, data security, and the intersection of U.S. legislation with global technology operations.
In a recent French Senate hearing, Microsoft France's legal director, Anton Carniaux, admitted under oath that the company cannot guarantee that data stored in European data centers is immune from access by U.S. authorities. This revelation has intensified the ongoing debate over Europe's...
cloud act
cloud compliance
cloud computing
cloud infrastructure
data access
data centers
data security
data sovereignty
digital policy
digital sovereignty
eu data protection
european data privacy
european governments
european union
microsoft
microsoft europe
privacy
tech giants
tech regulation
uslaw
A Windows Forum user, ussnorway, posted the following curious statement:
"Correct... did you know there are folders on a Windows 10 system that you as the owner of that computer don't have the legal right to look at... nevermind change (under US law)?"
Would someone be kind enough to point me...
account management
community support
file access
information resources
legal aspects
ownership
permissions
privacy
security settings
software usage
super user
system files
trustedinstaller
unix comparison
uslawuser account
user rights
windows 10
windows forum