Microsoft secretly tracked a child’s device with cookies in Austria, now it has four weeks to comply: “Tracking minors clearly isn’t privacy-friendly.”

Microsoft secretly tracked a child’s device with cookies in Austria, now it has four weeks to comply: “Tracking minors clearly isn’t privacy-friendly.”

The Austrian data protection authority has ruled that Microsoft illegally used tracking cookies on a minor’s device without consent, using its Microsoft 365 Education platform.

1 Comment

  1. keaton51

    This is an important issue that highlights the need for better privacy protections, especially for vulnerable users like children. It’s crucial for companies to prioritize user privacy and comply with regulations. Hopefully, this situation leads to stronger safeguards in the future.

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