Examine Windows client privacy features
Windows introduces a new setup experience for you to choose the settings that are right for you. This experience, which replaces previous Express Settings, will look slightly different depending on your Windows version. If you're moving from Windows 8.1 or doing a fresh install of Windows 10 or 11, the new setup experience will show you a simple but essential settings, and you'll need to choose your settings before moving forward with setup.
Privacy settings allow you to control the personal information the OS and apps use or share with Microsoft. It also allows the users to control which settings and apps can access specific hardware, such as the camera.
Privacy controls allow you to configure Windows and apps permission to access:
- The location of the device
- The device camera or microphone
- Access to your account information
- Access to e-mail, contacts, calendar
- Phone calls, messages, and history
- Which apps are allowed to continue running in the background
- Access to document, pictures, and video libraries
You can adjust privacy settings at any time by going to Start select Settings then select Privacy.