Organizational Accountability
Organizations should hold themselves accountable for acting in the best interests of their users because the internal privacy policies of organizations most directly influence whether personal information is protected. PDF Privacy at Microsoft
A summary of Microsoft's approach to protecting data privacy and its processes for delivering on this commitment. PDF Privacy in the Cloud
The evolution of cloud computing and how Microsoft is addressing privacy in this realm. XPS | PDF EU Data Privacy
How Microsoft handles European Union (EU) privacy rules and how companies can incorporate these rules into their operations and products. Document | Privacy Guidelines for Developing Software Products and Services
Incorporate privacy and data protection measures in the development process. XPS | PDF Privacy Protections in Microsoft's Ad Serving System and the Process of "De-identification"
Online ad targeting and how Microsoft avoids personally and directly identifying individual users. PDF Windows 7: Enhancing Privacy and Customer Control
Microsoft placed privacy at the forefront of the design, development, and deployment of the operating system. XPS | PDF | Data Governance: Managing and Protecting Personal Information
Governments and businesses can help safeguard personal information and protect citizens. XPS | PDF A Guide to Data Governance for Privacy, Confidentiality, and Compliance
A series of papers and webcasts about developing or expanding a data governance initiative in your organization. Download Guide | Or Select Papers & Webcasts Microsoft and Data Breach Notification
How to respond to data breaches and balance the interests of consumers with organizational needs. XPS | PDF Microsoft and Data Retention
What your organization can do to manage the risks associated with storing large amounts of customer and business data for indefinite periods of time. XPS | PDF |
