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Microsoft May Read Your Email

Microsoft's admission of searching a user's Hotmail account without a warrant raises concerns about user privacy. While claiming to prevent data leaks, the practice sparks controversy over user consent and privacy rights. Is it justified for Microsoft to access private information without user permission? Explore the debate and share your opinion.

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Microsoft May Read Your Email

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  1. Microsoft May Read Your Email Source: CNN.com By: Justin Hyde Published: March 22, 2014 http://money.cnn.com/2014/03/21/ technology/security/microsoft-email/ index.html

  2. What Happened? • Microsoft recently admitted in federal court that they searched Alex Kibkalo, a former Microsoft software architect’s Hotmail account • Microsoft said it was to track down and stop a potential leak of sensitive software • Microsoft’s legal team thought there was enough evidence to prove that the Kibkalo had intentions of selling the illegally obtained property • Investigation led to arrest of Kibkalo

  3. The Fine Print • When using Microsoft communication products such as Outlook, Hotmail, and Windows Live you agree to “this type of review … in the most exceptional circumstance,” • Microsoft justifies its unilateral decisions by saying that the users agree to the terms before using the product • Usually law enforcement agents would seek a warrant, but Microsoft stated it did not need one

  4. Is it justified? • Ginger McCall, a director at the Electronic Privacy Information Center states that, “If these terms were out in the open people would be horrified by them” • Microsoft pointed out that the servers storing the information are on its own property

  5. My opinion • I don’t think that Microsoft should be able to search through its costumer’s information without a warrant • They are making the statement that if you use a Microsoft product then your private information belongs to them

  6. What do you think? • Should Microsoft be able to search costumer Hotmail accounts and other private information? • Do you think that the users are aware of Microsoft’s privacy policies when agreeing to the terms?

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