Microsoft Security Essentials: Can it report back to Microsoft?

Bonecrusher123 · 06-Feb-2010, 01:08 AM #1

hey guys, i have some sensitive information on my machine regarding work.

does anyone know if it's possible for Microsoft Security Essentials to report data back to Microsoft on filenames etc?

it just seems like i'm giving microsoft a lot of control. i'm using a microsoft firewall, OS and now, their AV.

thanks guys

Ratboy · 06-Feb-2010, 11:20 PM #2

This might help answer:

http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...aspx?mkt=en-us

Be sure to read the section on Microsoft SpyNet.

Bonecrusher123 · 07-Feb-2010, 02:31 AM #3

alright im looking at it now.

what does everyone else think?

Bonecrusher123 · 11-Feb-2010, 08:02 AM #4

bump

Squashman · 15-Feb-2010, 09:43 AM #5

You don't have to opt in to SpyNet.
And it isn't like they are going to take your files from you. If the program did that, everyone in the World would know about it by now and wouldn't even consider using the software.

I don't have a problem with it.

tomdkat · 15-Feb-2010, 01:07 PM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squashman

You don't have to opt in to SpyNet.
And it isn't like they are going to take your files from you. If the program did that, everyone in the World would know about it by now and wouldn't even consider using the software.

I don't have a problem with it.

Peace...

Ratboy · 15-Feb-2010, 03:19 PM #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squashman

You don't have to opt in to SpyNet.

From M$SE Privacy Policy:

Quote:

You can change the recommended Microsoft membership setting (from basic to advanced and back) at any time by using the options provided in Microsoft Security Essentials. However, to continue using Microsoft Security Essentials, you will need to remain a member of this online community.

Have you found a way to opt out?

tomdkat · 15-Feb-2010, 03:33 PM #8

I found this. It doesn't provide a way for you to officially "opt-out" but it has info on blocking SpyNet access from MSE.

Peace...

Ratboy · 15-Feb-2010, 10:16 PM #9

Cool. I'll check it out. Thanks!

bp936 · 20-Feb-2010, 10:11 PM **#10**

Quote:

The personal information that we collect from you will be used by Microsoft and its controlled subsidiaries and affiliates to provide the service(s) or carry out the transaction(s)

one might trust Microsoft BUT its Subsidiaries? Who knows what country that is and how trustful those people are?

Hard to trust anyone when this can happen
http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/lo...b=EdmontonHome

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