Leaked Microsoft Document Explains How Much of Your Private Data They Store

A leaked security document explains how Microsoft stores your private data and how law enforcement agencies can get it.

Cryptome posted the document entitled, "Global Criminal Compliance Handbook" on February 23rd and Microsoft immediately demanded it be removed asserting that the document is copyrighted material under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

The tech giant managed to scare Cryptome's host, Network Solutions into taking down the disputed pages. However, they have now dropped their complaint most likely because Cryptome publisher John Young was within his fair use rights.

BusinessInsider says "Using a bogus copyright claim to try to keep users in the dark about what it's doing with their data is inexcusable."

If you use Windows Live, Windows Live ID, Microsoft Office Live, XBox Live, MSN, Windows LIVE Spaces, Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Hotmail, or MSN Groups, you may want to check out the document below to see how much of your private data Microsoft stores and for how long. The document also outlines the legal process required to obtain customer account information and content.

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