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Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 — Privacy Statement for Installation Features Key

This document summarizes privacy-relevant aspects of the installation and activation features (including product key handling, telemetry during setup, and online activation) for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It is written for administrators and users preparing installations and deployments.

Introduction

• The Feature: Protects data at rest.
• The Privacy Key Nuance: The recovery key was automatically backed up to the user's OneDrive (SkyDrive at the time) or Microsoft Account. The privacy statement for this installation feature was often overlooked. It meant that the "key" to your encrypted hard drive was stored off-site on Microsoft's servers. If you lost access to your Microsoft Account, or if the account was compromised, the privacy of the local disk was effectively breached.

Appendix

Installation Improvement Program: Collects data on hardware and how setup is used to identify and fix common installation failures. Windows 8