Official Microsoft announcements or credible technology news sources

Microsoft's Recall Feature for Copilot+ PCs Faces UK ICO Privacy Scrutiny Over Screenshots

May 22, 2024, 10:20 AM

Microsoft's new Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs is drawing criticism and scrutiny from privacy advocates and regulatory bodies. The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has initiated enquiries to understand the privacy safeguards in place for this feature, which takes screenshots of users' screens every few seconds. Privacy campaigners have labeled the feature a potential 'privacy nightmare,' and there are concerns that it may function as 'spyware.' The ICO's investigation, reported by the BBC, aims to evaluate the implications of this feature on user privacy. $MSFT is under significant scrutiny as a result.