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Microsoft admits Windows 11 has a tracking ID with no off switch
Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows 11 contains a GDID tracker that cannot be completely disabled. The company confirms that users can only limit what the tracker collects, not deactivate it entirely.
WHY IT MATTERS
This affects all Windows 11 users concerned about privacy, and raises questions about transparency and control over their own operating system. It could also have implications for GDPR compliance in the EU.
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