Privacy & Security

Microsoft is committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect themselves from viruses, spyware, and other intrusions. We continuously develop solutions to safeguard people against the ever-changing environment of online risks.

We also work with businesses, governments, and law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime and find joint solutions to keep people safer online.

Online Safety

Helping protect consumers online requires a coordinated approach. Microsoft offers advice, provides technological solutions, and works with government, law enforcement, and industry partners to help make the computing environment safer for all.

• Protect your family
• Protect yourself
• Protect your computer

Online Safety Education

We support online safety education in public schools to reduce the risks children face on the Internet.

• Consumer Online Safety Protection
• Online Safety Education
• Teacher's Guide to Online Safety Education

Privacy

People around the world benefit from access to online information and services, though they have legitimate concerns about the potential for misuse of their personal data. Microsoft shares these concerns and is working to help strengthen online privacy and security.

• Visit the Microsoft Privacy Web site
• Read our Privacy position paper
• Read our Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services

Security

The Internet has transformed the way we live and work. However, the growth of “cybercrime” is undermining the security of online commerce and eroding public confidence in the Internet.

Microsoft is committed to leading the software industry in improving computer security through technology innovation, providing informational guidance and other initiatives. This includes:

• Working with governments and technology industry partners to promote greater computer security.
• Using our Security Development Lifecycle process to incorporate security and privacy checkpoints throughout the software development process.
• Empowering customers to help protect their PCs.
• Collaboration between our Critical Infrastructure Protection Team, governments and infrastructure providers to reduce security risks in banking, communications, transportation, energy, and healthcare.
• Collaborating with national and international law enforcement agencies to aggressively pursue, prosecute, and punish cybercriminals.

For more information:

• Visit the Microsoft Security Web site
• Explore other Microsoft security resources

Resources

• Microsoft Security Web Site
• Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Web Site
• Digital Phishnet
• Privacy Principles