

- #Data collection drivers#
- #Data collection update#
- #Data collection windows 10#
- #Data collection windows#
We refer to this data as required service data. This data is crucial because this information enables us to deliver these cloud-based connected experiences.
#Data collection windows#
For more information see Windows Essential services and connected experiences (for Consumer customers) or Windows Essential services and connected experiences (for Enterprise administrators).Īs you use a connected experience, data is sent to and processed by Microsoft to provide you that connected experience. For example, the ability to find your device if you’ve lost it by enabling the ability to keep track of your last known location. Windows also includes connected experiences to enable additional capabilities.
#Data collection drivers#
Apps and drivers installed on the device.Operating system version, configuration details and updates installed.
#Data collection update#
This type of Required diagnostic data includes software installation and update

This type of Required diagnostic data includes details about the device, itsĬonfiguration, and connectivity capabilities. Required diagnostic data for Windows is limited to the following data categories: Data Categoryĭevice connectivity and configuration data For specific details on the data collected as part of required diagnostic data, refer to Required Windows diagnostic events and fields. For more details on diagnostic data collected by Windows and how it is used, refer to Diagnostics, feedback, and privacy in Windows. Required diagnostic data helps us detect, diagnose and fix problems more quickly so the impact to users or organizations is reduced. Examples include information about the version of the operating system, apps and drivers installed on the device, whether updates were successfully installed, and details about your device and its settings that could impact keeping the device secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Required diagnostic data is minimum data necessary to help keep the Windows operating system and integrated apps and services secure, up to date and performing as expected. For example, if a customer enables Find My Device to locate their lost device, we collect the data required to enable the customer to locate their device when needed. In some cases, a customer can control whether required data is collected by deciding whether to use the product features or services that depend on that required data. Required data includes things like the type and version of a customer’s device so we can provide connectivity to our cloud services and security patches to keep our experiences safe and secure, and diagnostic data that helps us detect significant feature failures. This article provides an overview of the types of data that are Required and Optional, the specific categories of personalĭata that are collected by Windows, and how our customers can change their privacy settings to customizeĭata in the Required category is necessary to keep our products up to date, secure, and working as expected. This will make it easierįor our customers to find information about the data we collect and how we use it, and to make informed We’re moving our major products and services to a model where personal data we collect from customersĪs they use their devices will be classified as either Required or Optional. Microsoft is dedicated to being transparent with our customers and giving them control over their data. Rather than residingĪs a static software program on your device, key components of Windows are cloud-based, and both cloudĪnd local elements of Windows are updated regularly, providing you with the latest improvements and features. Windows is a personalized computing environment that enables you to seamlessly roam and access services, preferences, andĬontent across your computing devices from phones to tablets to the Surface Hub.
#Data collection windows 10#
The information in this article applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 version 1903 and later. Microsoft Privacy Report - December 2019.Microsoft Privacy Report - October 2020.Microsoft Privacy Report - October 2021.Microsoft Privacy Report - October 2022.
