Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update introduced several changes in the privacy settings. The Fall Creators Update will shake up Windows 10's privacy model again by adding new privacy settings. In addition the company is also explaining how they collect all the data. Enterprise users can still control the amount of diagnostic data that is shared with Microsoft.


Microsoft is extending the per-app permission requirements to additional resources like contact and calendar, as well a camera and microphone. The permission prompts will only apply to apps installed after the Fall Creators Update itself. Anyway you will able to review the privacy settings through the Settings panel. These new per-app permissions requirements apply only to apps obtained through the Windows Store.

The company is also explaining how Windows saves and collects all the privacy settings. The OS privacy statement will be accessible during the installation process. The enterprise users will have more control over the amount of data shared with Microsoft through the Windows Analytics program. The Fall Creators Update is scheduled for release October 17.



Source: Windows