Security, Privacy, and Safety Guides for 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 online privacy, safety, and security. You can download, print, and distribute these documents, which provide background on current issues, guidance, and information about Microsoft tools that can help protect customers online. |  Watch the introduction to the Policymakers Guide. |
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Policymakers Guide | The guide, Building Global Trust Online: Policy Perspectives on Privacy, Safety and Security, was compiled from extensive work and ongoing research by Microsoft teams, as well as consultation with external subject-matter experts. This document is available as a 64-page brochure or as individual 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 ( XPS | PDF ) or download a section: |
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Security Microsoft Trustworthy Computing XPS | PDF Botnets XPS | PDF Critical Infrastructure Protection XPS | PDF Cyber Security XPS | PDF Data Breach Notification XPS | PDF Microsoft End to End Trust XPS | PDF Collective Defense XPS | PDF Mandatory Encryption of Data XPS | PDF Microsoft Security Response Center XPS | PDF Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) XPS | PDF The Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) XPS | PDF
 | Download the Zip file with all the Security resources listed above. XPS | PDF |
| Privacy Privacy XPS Privacy Accountability XPS | PDF Enabling Privacy with Data Governance PDF International Privacy Standards XPS | PDF Location-Based Services and Privacy XPS | PDF Privacy in Online Advertising XPS | PDF Privacy by Design at Microsoft XPS | PDF Privacy in the Cloud XPS | PDF Comprehensive Privacy Legislation XPS | PDF Microsoft Security Intelligence Report and Privacy XPS | PDF Privacy Use and Obligations XPS | PDF
 | Download the Zip file with all the Privacy resources listed above. XPS | PDF |
| Safety Microsoft Computing Safety Index PDF Online Safety XPS | PDF Combating Child Exploitation Online XPS | PDF Cyberbullying XPS | PDF Freedom of Expression Online XPS | PDF Online Marketing to Children XPS | PDF Online Safety Education XPS | PDF Mobile Devices and Youth Safety XPS | PDF Safer Online Gaming XPS | PDF Stop. Think. Connect. XPS | PDF Safer Social Networking XPS | PDF Digital Citizenship PDF
 | Download the Zip file with all the Safety resources listed above. XPS | PDF |
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White Papers | Get in-depth information on security, privacy, and safety matters by reading these white papers. |
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Security Securiy Intelligence Report, Volume 9: XPS | PDF Collective Defense: Applying Public Health Models to the Internet XPS | PDF Rethinking Cyber Threats and Strategies XPS | PDF Establishing End to End Trust XPS | PDF Trustworthy Computing - The Beginning XPS | PDF The Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Progress Report XPS | PDF
| Privacy Microsoft and Data Privacy XPS | PDF Privacy in the Cloud XPS | PDF EU Data Privacy Document Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services XPS | PDF Privacy Protections in Microsoft's Ad Serving System and the Process of "De-identification" PDF Windows 7: Enhancing Privacy and Customer Control XPS | PDF Data Governance: Managing and Protecting Personal Information XPS | PDF
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