Microsoft faces EU data protection complaint over alleged processing of Palestinian surveillance data
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Summary
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has received a complaint against Microsoft from the non-profit organization Eko, alleging that Microsoft unlawfully processed personal data belonging to Palestinians and EU citizens. The complaint centers on Microsoft's alleged involvement in storing data used for Israeli military surveillance, violating Europe's data protection laws. As Microsoft's European headquarters are in Ireland, the DPC serves as the EU's lead data regulator for the company and is currently assessing the complaint.
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Since Microsoft's European headquarters are located in Ireland, the DPC is the EU's lead data regulator for the company
The organisation that brought the complaint, Eko -- which says it fights for 'people and planet over profits' -- accused Microsoft of violating Europe's data protection law
Microsoft unlawfully processed personal data belonging to Palestinians and EU citizens
Microsoft is facing a complaint in the European Union filed by a non-profit organisation alleging it illegally stored data on Palestinians used for Israeli military surveillance.
