Microsoft Teams Privacy Insights
Updated Nov 18, 2024
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TrustĀ ScoreSummary
Microsoft collects extensive user data across its services, including personal identifiers, device information, usage data, and content. The company uses this data to provide, improve, and personalize services while maintaining robust security measures.
Safety Concerns
- Extensive data collection across multiple services
- Data shared with multiple third parties
- Use of collected data for advertising and product improvement
Third Party Sharing
Microsoft shares user data with various third-party entities including service providers, advertisers, and partner companies
Xandr
Microsoft advertising platform
Services used:
Advertising
Data collected:
Demographic data
Usage data
Social media platform for ad targeting
Services used:
Advertising
Social Integration
Data collected:
Ad interaction data
Yahoo
Advertising network partner
Services used:
Advertising
Data collected:
Ad performance data
Data Collection
Microsoft collects comprehensive user data across multiple dimensions
Personal Identifiers
Name, email, contact information
Device Information
Hardware specs, IP address, device type
Usage Data
App usage, browsing history, interaction logs
Location Data
Precise and imprecise geographical information
Diagnostic Data
System performance, error reports
Account Information
Login credentials, profile details
Financial Data
Payment information, purchase history
Opt-Out Options
Advertising Opt-Out
- 1Visit Microsoft privacy dashboard
- 2Navigate to ad preferences
- 3Disable personalized advertising
Diagnostic Data Control
- 1Open Windows Settings
- 2Go to Privacy section
- 3Adjust diagnostic data sharing levels
Location Services
- 1Access device location settings
- 2Disable location access for specific apps
- 3Toggle off system-wide location services