Microsoft gives users more control with privacy dashboard

Microsoft has introduced a privacy dashboard that should give users more control over what information is collected from them. Settings can be adjusted via a web-based system. There will also be such a system in Windows 10.

The changes are detailed on Microsoft’s blog. The new dashboard allows users of Microsoft services to adjust their privacy settings and easily delete collected information. This includes Cortana, Bing, the Edge browser and location services. There are also links in the dashboard to the settings for external apps such as Xbox and Skype.

Ultimately, there should be a similar system for Windows 10. According to Microsoft, the privacy settings will be simplified with the Creators Update, so that it is clearer for users what information is collected. This is designed with a number of sliders with which various options can be switched on and off.

With the system, Microsoft aims to address complaints from users and privacy advocates who denounced data collection. For example, the Redmond company received a lot of criticism after the introduction of Windows 10, because all kinds of data were collected that users were not aware of.