Windows 8

Windows 8 Family Safety Settings Help Keep Kids Safer Online

- Jacqueline Beauchere - Chief Online Safety Officer, Microsoft

It’s no surprise that kids today are growing up online.  They use mobile devices to do their homework, play games, connect with friends, and access the wealth of information available on the Web.  Technology gives children access to a host of positive, educational and growth experiences; yet, parents face challenges when they look to monitor what children see online, the people they meet and the information they share. At Microsoft, Read more »

Privacy and Technology in Balance?

- Brad Smith - General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft

This week, I had the opportunity to speak in Uruguay at the 34th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners. This conference brings together leading authorities on privacy from more than 50 countries, including many of the key government officials and regulators responsible for privacy policies around the world. It provides a great opportunity to engage in a dialogue about one of the most important topics facing our industry Read more »

Advancing Consumer Trust and Privacy: Internet Explorer in Windows 8

- Brendon Lynch - Chief Privacy Officer, Microsoft

Today, Microsoft announced Windows 8 has reached Release Preview and Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 will have “Do Not Track” (DNT) on by default. This post includes additional thoughts about this important milestone in our effort to advance trust and consumer privacy online. Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 will be the first browser to have DNT on by default. Consumers can change this setting, but the default will Read more »