Microsoft confirms it will provide FBI with BitLocker encryption keys under legal orders
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Summary
Microsoft has confirmed it will provide the FBI with BitLocker encryption keys when presented with a valid legal order. These keys, which are automatically backed up to the cloud for Windows PCs linked to Microsoft accounts, enable law enforcement to decrypt and access data on Windows devices. The revelation highlights privacy concerns about Microsoft's data sharing practices with government agencies.
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These keys enable the ability to decrypt and access the data on a computer running Windows, giving law enforcement the means to break into a device and access its data.
Microsoft gave the FBI the BitLocker encryption keys if requested for PCs that upload their key to the cloud via your Microsoft Account.
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