Microsoft changing how device diagnostic data handled in EU

Microsoft is changing how it handles device diagnostic data to keep EU sweet

Windows devices with the diagnostic data tool turned and connected to an Azure AD tenant with a billing address in the EU or European Free Trade Association – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland – will see the diagnostic data automatically configured for the processor option and the data will be processed in Europe.

That means, in compliance terms, that Microsoft will process the Windows diagnostic data but the organization will control it, with their IT admins being the ones responding to their end users' data questions. If they don't sign up for any of the services, Microsoft not only will be the data processor, but also the controller.

Microsoft is pushing enterprises to embrace the changes. The plan is rolling out in phases, with it already coming via the non-security preview release late last month for Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H2, and 22H2, and Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2. Redmond said it will also be included in the upcoming security update this month and future security updates for the Windows versions. ®

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