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Is data being stored in the cloud in Microsoft Edge browser “Text Prediction”?

Dipto Adhikary 20 Reputation points
2023-12-18T04:50:59.7766667+00:00

Hello!

MS Edge browser does have a feature of “Text Prediction” which is currently available in Edge Browser version 109.0.1518.49 and later versions. The information underneath the feature states that “When this is on, typed characters in certain text boxes on the web are sent to Microsoft Cloud to provide text prediction services.” Please share your feedback on the following points:

  1. Does this collect any specific text formatted data or all data typed in a text box?
  2. Does it send any PII data or any sensible data typed in text box to MS cloud?
  3. Is data being stored in the cloud?
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  1. Raina Zhao - MSFT 2,215 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-12-19T06:23:07.8333333+00:00

    Hi @Dipto Adhikary ,

    >Does this collect any specific text formatted data or all data typed in a text box?
    Your typed text and any text prediction preferences will be sent to a Microsoft cloud service to provide spellcheck, grammar check, and text prediction services.

    >Does it send any PII data or any sensible data typed in text box to MS cloud?
    Microsoft clearly states that when you use Microsoft Editor as writing assistant, text typed in certain text boxes on the web will be sent to Microsoft cloud service to provide spellcheck, grammar check, and text prediction services.

    >Is data being stored in the cloud?

    If you use the predictive text option, your typed text and any text prediction preferences will be stored in a digital cache for up to 30 days. Typed text data sent for spelling and grammar check is not stored and is deleted after processing. 

    If you want to completely disable Microsoft Editor tool to improve privacy and prevent Microsoft Edge from sending typed text data to Microsoft, select “Basic” option given next to “Microsoft Editor” option. Now typed data will be processed locally on your device. 

    Please refer to the docs below for more detailed information:
    How using Microsoft Edge can improve your writing and grammar
    Microsoft Editor checks grammar and more in documents, mail, and the web

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    Best Regards,

    Raina Zhao

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