United Kingdom: Announced ICO investigation into Microsoft regarding safeguards to protect user privacy

On 22 May 2024, the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced its investigation into Microsoft regarding safeguards to protect user privacy. The ICO emphasised the importance of transparency in data usage and the necessity of processing personal data solely for specific purposes. It stressed that data protection should be a priority from the start, with thorough risk assessments conducted before launching products. Hence, ICO is inquiring with Microsoft to ensure adequate user privacy safeguards are in place.