I am probably going to update my old PC and use their 365 software.

I assume that this collecting of information is not new so they will have all my info. From over the last 30 odd years.

I agree I don’t like it.

By just using Apple products I doubt that there is any difference, they can or maybe do collect the same info.

Is Linux any different?

Once you go onto the internet your info. is open to everybody if they want to look at it. We all can be hacked.

If Microsoft collect my info. or data it’s a bit matter less, there’s nowt that’s of any use to them other than maybe which type of stuff I’m buying etc. or my interests.

These days you cannot hide anything if you go onto the internet and the worst part is all banking has to be on the internet these days and that’s a big worry.

The simple answer don’t use the Internet , but you cannot do that there is now no other choice.

Having used Microsoft Office software since it started I’ve no other choice. Used it for work since the year dot.

The vast majority of companies use it so anything you send to them Microsoft gets I assume.

One question, has my file with all my family photographs been taken by Microsoft plus all my document files on Family History also been taken, All without my knowledge.

Is your friend crying Wolf and should we be bothered. I know that My Data is collected by various companies.

Scotlandspeople website has my research info since it opened 20 odd years ago. That also applies to both my e mail accounts plus whatever other companies I connect to.

Can the board computer experts comment on this please.!

Can Microsoft be prevented from collecting our info and how to do that ??

Allan C.