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Security, Privacy, and Safety Guides for Policymakers

Trustworthy Computing
Policymakers

Online security, privacy, and safety are often top concerns for policymakers and individuals the world over. We are committed to addressing these concerns by sharing information, technology, and guidance.

The documents on this page are intended to help educate policymakers on matters relating to these topics.

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Microsoft Global Security Strategy and Diplomacy website and learn how this team works collaboratively with governments, multilateral organizations, industry, and non-profit groups to enhance security across the cyberecosystem.

Policymaker Guide

Building Global Trust Online Volume 2: Policymaker Guide to Privacy, Safety and Security, was compiled from extensive work and ongoing research by Microsoft teams, as well as consultation with external subject-matter experts. You can download, print, and distribute the guide as a 90-page brochure, in individual sections, or as two-page topical guides. Each two-page guide includes a list of resources and links to websites that provide additional support. Download the full Policymaker Guide ( PDF ) or download a section:

Security

  • Microsoft Trustworthy Computing
    PDF

  • Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Next
    PDF

  • Combating Botnets
    PDF

  • Combating Online Fraud
    PDF

  • Collective Defense
    PDF

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
    PDF

  • Cyber Security
    PDF

  • Data Breach Notification
    PDF

  • Microsoft End to End Trust
    PDF

  • Mandatory Encryption of Data
    PDF

  • Microsoft Security Response Center
    PDF

  • Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR)
    PDF

  • The Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL)
    PDF

  • Supply Chain Security
    PDF

Download

Download the Zip file with all the Security resources listed above.
PDF

Privacy

  • Privacy: An Overview
    PDF

  • Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
    PDF

  • International Privacy Standards
    PDF

  • Location-Based Services and Privacy
    PDF

  • Microsoft Privacy Statements
    PDF

  • Microsoft Security Intelligence Report and Privacy
    PDF

  • Next Generation Privacy Models
    PDF

  • Privacy Accountability
    PDF

  • Privacy by Default
    PDF

  • Privacy by Design at Microsoft
    PDF

  • Privacy Impact Assessments
    PDF

  • Privacy in Online Advertising
    PDF

  • Privacy in the Cloud
    PDF

  • Privacy in the Cloud: Office 365
    PDF

  • Youth Online Privacy
    PDF

Download

Download the Zip file with all the Privacy resources listed above.
PDF

Safety

  • Microsoft Computing Safety Index
    PDF

  • Online Safety
    PDF

  • Child Online Safety
    PDF

  • Combating Child Exploitation Online
    PDF

  • Cyberbullying
    PDF

  • Digital Citizenship
    PDF

  • Freedom of Expression Online
    PDF

  • Mobile Devices and Youth Safety
    PDF

  • Online Safety Education
    PDF

  • Online Safety Awareness
    PDF

  • Safer Online Gaming
    PDF

  • STOP. THINK. CONNECT.
    PDF

  • Safer Social Networking
    PDF

Download

Download the Zip file with all the Safety resources listed above.
PDF

Accessibility

  • Accessibility
    PDF

  • Technology and Older Adults
    PDF

White Papers

Get in-depth information on security, privacy, and safety matters by reading these white papers.

Security

  • Security Intelligence Report, Volume 14:
    PDF

  • Collective Defense: Applying Public Health Models to the Internet
    PDF

  • Rethinking Cyber Threats and Strategies
    PDF

  • Establishing End to End Trust
    PDF

  • Trustworthy Computing - The Beginning
    PDF

  • The Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Progress Report
    PDF

Privacy

  • Microsoft and Data Privacy
    PDF

  • The Role and Importance of Organizational Accountability in Managing and Protecting Users' Data
    PDF

  • Privacy in the Cloud
    PDF

  • Privacy in the Cloud: Office 365
    PDF

  • Achieving Data Privacy in the Cloud: An International Study of IT Business Privacy
    U.S. PDF
    Germany PDF
    Nordic Countries PDF
    Survey Data PDF

  • Achieving Data Privacy in the Cloud: An International Study of IT Business Privacy U.S.
    PDF

  • Privacy by Default: Microsoft's Perspective and Approach
    PDF

  • EU Data Privacy
    Document

  • Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services
    PDF

Safety

  • Preventing Online Bullying: What Companies and Others Can Do
    PDF

  • Personal Online Safety in the Cloud
    PDF

  • Fostering Digital Citizenship
    PDF

Accessibility

  • Accessibility: A Guide for Businesses and Organizations
    Word

  • Accessibility: A Guide for Governments
    PDF

  • Accessibility: A Guide for Educators
    PDF

  • Digital Inclusion and Natural User Interface Technology
    PDF