Microsoft is listening to users

Microsoft received an official statement on the collection and decoding of voice messages from users of the Skype messenger (in particular, the Skype Translator service) and the Cortana assistant.

The company's official statement said that Microsoft decided to amend the privacy information and FAQ sections for Skype and Cortana. In particular, a separate paragraph appeared, which is devoted to voice data.

“When you use Microsoft voice services, audio recordings can be decrypted by Microsoft or contractor organizations to improve the performance of these services. All information processing is carried out in strict accordance with the developed procedures to protect user privacy, including taking measures to de-identify data and non-disclosure agreements, as well as adhering to all confidentiality standards established by law in Europe and other regions of the world,” reads a statement from Microsoft.

It is worth noting that Microsoft is not the first company that admitted to listening to users. Earlier, the social network Facebook confirmed that it orders listening and decoding audio messages of users from third-party organizations.