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Unauthorized File Transfer by Windows 11 OneDrive without Consent

Anonymous
2024-06-27T15:14:38+00:00

Send your own email to Microsoft HERE: buscond@microsoft.com

RE: Immediate Cease and Desist
Unauthorized File Transfer by Windows 11 OneDrive without Consent

TO: Microsoft Executive Team (buscond@microsoft.com):

I am writing to demand an immediate halt to Microsoft's egregious practices of transferring users' personal files such as private documents and photos to Microsoft servers without explicit consent and subsequently scanning this illegitimately obtained content for policy violations. This unauthorized appropriation and scrutiny of private data is unacceptable and potentially illegal. This unlawful practice recently started with new installations of Windows 11 and occurs without user consent or knowledge!

The core issues at hand are twofold:

  1. Microsoft is taking possession of files without permission, effectively commandeering personal data under the guise of Windows 11 One-Drive "backup" without user consent or knowledge.
  2. Microsoft is then scanning this unauthorized content for policy violations, despite having no right to possess or analyze these files in the first place.

This unauthorized transfer of files to Microsoft servers, followed by invasive content scanning, represents a severe breach of user trust and a flagrant violation of personal data rights. It is particularly alarming that this occurs as a Windows 11 "backup" feature of OneDrive without user consent, permission or disclosure.

I demand that Microsoft:

  1. Immediately cease all unauthorized transfers of user files to Microsoft servers.
  2. Stop all content scanning of files that were obtained without explicit user consent.
  3. Provide a clear, simple method for users to opt out of any automatic file transfers.
  4. Issue a public statement explaining these practices and outlining steps to rectify the situation.

Be advised that if these issues are not addressed promptly, they may warrant a class action lawsuit and investigation by relevant authorities, including the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. The gravity of this unauthorized data appropriation and subsequent content scanning cannot be overstated.

Your current practices demonstrate a blatant disregard for user privacy and data ownership rights. Immediate and comprehensive action is required to rectify this breach of trust and violation of user rights.

I expect a detailed response within five business days, outlining the specific steps Microsoft will take to address these critical issues.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-27T16:25:24+00:00

    l know. I already sent it to Microsoft. Just letting people know if they haven't seen it in the news:

    Windows 11 is now automatically enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission
    Here is a sample of the stories:

    https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-is-now-automatically-enabling-onedrive-folder-backup-without-asking-permission/

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-11-now-turns-on-onedrive-folder-backup-without-your-permission/ https://
    www.pcworld.com/article/2376883/attention-microsoft-activates-this-feature-in-windows-11-without-asking-you.html

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  2. Neil D 33,090 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-27T17:02:16+00:00

    You should have lead with that really. So you have started a discussion in effect and not a question.

    By the way email addresses are automatically removed for privacy on this forum.

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  3. Neil D 33,090 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-27T15:34:35+00:00

    You are on a user forum and not talking to Microsoft so these words won't help.

    Did you set the default during setup to use OneDrive and if so that is why files are going to OneDrive. You gave your consent during that process.

    Edit: if you want to stop using OneDrive for saving files then go to OneDrive settings and select manage then turn off the backup. Using windows 365 may be different as it uses OneDrive by default I believe.

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