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Currently, the American corporation – software producer Microsoft held in Russia, a large-scale campaign to free updates previous versions of its Windows operating system to a newer version of Windows 10, reports in its request addressed to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on August 21 (a copy is available RBC) vice-speaker of the State Duma of the Socialist-Revolutionaries Nikolai Levichev.
The MP points out that in the privacy statement, without the consent of which can not be updated, contains provisions that, Microsoft will register personal and contact details of users to collect passwords, prompts for passwords and other data relating to safety and used for authentication and account access. In addition, says Levichev, the corporation will be collected numbers and security codes of credit cards, IP-address, contact details of other persons, information about the location of devices, draws attention to the MP. Also, Microsoft, under the confidentiality provisions will have access, and disclose the contents of the files and transfer data, voice and multimedia messages, e-mail and other personal information of users of Windows 10.
Microsoft has clearly indicates that above personal data and information can be stored and processed in the United States or any other country, and the duration of the storage period may be unlimited, says the MP. In addition, in his opinion, the Corporation expressly states that personal information and users of Windows 10 can be accessed by both the corporation and the various foreign government agencies, making the possibility of leakage of confidential data and proprietary information of employees of public authorities.
«Windows 10 allows users to choose how they will use the information that they receive the most personalized services. The new operating system they are offered several options for configuration management of user data, and the user can adjust them at any time “, – told RBC in the press service of Microsoft. The company also recalled, Microsoft does not provide any whatsoever Governments direct access to e-mail and instant messaging, as well as the technical possibilities for the direct or independent access to the content of users.
Deputy Speaker asked the Prime Minister to consider “a complete ban on the use of the Windows operating system in 10 government agencies, state-owned companies, government and scientific research institutions.” The MP recalled that the operating system development from Microsoft are installed on the vast majority of computers in Russia, including on computers used in government agencies, public companies, scientific and research institutions.
The MP also sent a request to the head of Roskomnadzor Alexander Zharov, whom he asks to check the compliance of Microsoft’s legal requirements for information and “if necessary, take action under national law.” Press office of RBC Roskomnadzor has confirmed the fact of receipt of the request. “The answer will be prepared and submitted in a timely manner,” – said the representative office. Further comment from the press service declined.
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Year ago the prime minister Medvedev suffered a leak of his sensitive data, Levichev reminded in a conversation with RBC. Then the official twitter Prime Minister was attacked by hackers. There were records with the text “resign. It is a shame for the actions of the government. I’m sorry “and” I will become a freelance photographer. It has long dreamed ».
Earlier, the State Duma deputy from the Communist Party Vadim Solovyov sent to the Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika inquiry, which also asked to check the operating system Windows 10. The MP reminded that, in accordance with the Russian legislation, all personal data must be processed and the Russians kept on the territory of Russia. Distribution of Windows 10 on the territory of Russia illegally, he noted. Response from the Prosecutor General’s Office has not yet received it, Solovyov said RBC.
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