Computing Privacy, Internet Safety and Security Information for Policymakers Worldwide

Access to online information and services has brought benefits to people around the world. Many are concerned, however, about potential misuses of personal information and other data gathered via the Internet. Microsoft shares these concerns and is working to strengthen online privacy and security.

The downloadable documents on this page are designed for policymakers and are intended for you to help educate your constituents on matters relating to their online privacy, safety, and security. To find additional information better-suited for consumers, please visit the Microsoft Online Safety Web site.

You can download, print, and/or distribute these documents, which provide background on current issues, guidance, and information about tools Microsoft provides to help protect our customers.


Overview of Microsoft Policies

Computer Security, Privacy, and Online Safety

Microsoft and Computer Security

Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle
Computer Security
Consumer How-To: Protecting Your Computer

Microsoft and Privacy

Privacy
Online Identity Theft—Changing the Game White Paper
Protection from Phishing
Protection from ID Theft
Privacy & Online Services
Comprehensive Privacy Legislation
Consumer How-To: Protecting Your Data Online
Support for CAN-SPAM
Privacy Principles for Search and Online Advertising
Privacy Guidelines for Developers
Data Privacy Imperative White Paper
Data Governance: Managing and Protecting Personal Information
Vista Privacy Paper
Enabling IT to Better Protect Data
End to End Trust
Data Breach Notification

Microsoft and Online Safety

Family Safety at Microsoft
Family Safe Computing
Sexual Offender Registries
Consumer How-To: Protect Your Children Online
A Teacher’s Guide to Online Safety Education
Aiding Fight Against Child Pornography and Abuse
Verifying Age and Identity Online
Microsoft and online safety education
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying Fact Sheet

Microsoft and Critical Infrastructure Protection

Botnets
Risk Management
Using Imagery
Critical Infrastructure Protection

Microsoft and Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

Related Links

Microsoft On the Issues Blog
Free Downloads for Educators

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