"Microsoft Takes Steps to Address Controversy Over Mass Surveillance of Palestinians. In a bid to move forward from a damaging scandal, Microsoft has announced a series of reforms aimed at tightening human rights controls when working with national security agencies. The decision comes after an investigation was launched following revelations that the Israeli military used Microsoft's cloud technology to conduct mass surveillance on Palestinians. The inquiry, which has now been completed, has led to significant changes in how the company oversees employees with security clearances issued by foreign governments, a move expected to bring greater transparency and accountability to Microsoft's operations."
Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of PalestiniansMicrosoft has said it will tighten human-rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the mass surveillance of Palestinians.On Thursday, Microsoft announced the completion of the inquiry and a series of new measures that include changes to how the company oversees employees with security clearances issued by foreign governments. Continue reading...
