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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 5h

⚠️ Windows 10 support ends soon. What does this mean for your privacy? #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 10h

❗ Long-term software support is essential for privacy and security. #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 13h

⚠️ End of support for Windows 10 is approaching. Learn what steps you can take. pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 18h

🗓️ October 14 is almost here. Prepare your systems today. #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 1d

💻 Long-term software support is essential for privacy and security. #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 1d

💭 Tip: Consider airgapping old devices for specific tasks. #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 1d

🚨 Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. ⏰
Are you ready? #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 1d

🔒 What happens when updates stop? Explore the impact on your digital life. #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 1d

🤝 Privacy and security go hand in hand. ⏰ Windows 10 support ends soon.
pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

⚠️ Windows 10 support ends soon.
What does this mean for your privacy?
#Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

This is far from the only time student data has been put at risk. Check out our EdTech Surveillance Tracker for more stories.

privacyinternational.org/examples/edt...

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

Microsoft now have to explain what data gets used in “business modeling” & “energy efficiency”, if personal data was sent LinkedIn, OpenAI or the tracking company Xandr, delete personal data gathered using the tracking cookies, and provide adequate access to individuals' data

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

Microsoft tried to shift responsibility to their Irish subsidiary, but that didn't work either - with the DPA finding that minor changes made in Ireland are not enough to shift responsibility and - importantly - jurisdiction to Ireland.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

Microsoft tried to shift responsibility to local schools. But Microsoft were found not to have given local schools adequate information to comply with their obligations.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

The DPA found that Microsoft:

🍪 used tracking cookies without consent
🍪 did not provide full access to information about user's data

And when students tried to exercise their GDPR rights, nobody would give them a straight answer.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

🚨 BREAKING: Microsoft illegally tracked students, data watchdog finds.

The Austrian DPA has ruled that Microsoft 365 Education used tracking cookies without consent — illegally collecting student data - following a complaint supported by @noyb.eu

noyb.eu/en/noyb-win-...

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

🚨 Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. ⌚Are you ready? #Windows10 pvcy.org/win10eol

End of the Line for Windows 10?

From the 14th of October 2025, Microsoft announced that it will no longer freely provide security updates for their popular operating system, Windows 10.

pvcy.org

Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 2d

📢 New research alert: SMEX has published an investigation about WANA's principal commercial spyware vendors (CSVs).

🕵️ The report notes that one of today’s biggest violators of personal privacy is the commercial spyware industry.

📖 Read more smex.org/new-research...

New Research: Click, Load, Kill: A Look into the Cyberweapon Industry in the WANA Region - SMEX

New Research: Click, Load, Kill: A Look into the Cyberweapon Industry in the WANA Region

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 3d

Want to learn more about the spread of military tools and oppressive technologies into our daily lives? Read our explainer on the militarisation of tech: privacyinternational.org/long-read/56...

What is Militarisation of Tech?

Governments are rapidly militarising our societies. They are already increasing military spending, undermining civil rights protections, and reducing social protection programmes.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 3d

1️⃣ Governments are using data-intensive systems for military ends
2️⃣ Non-defence companies are entering the defence sector
3️⃣ The defence industry is seeping into civic spaces
4️⃣ Tech used in conflict is applied commercially

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 3d

Governments all over the world are militarising our societies. They are increasing military spending and undermining civil rights protections. This is happening in different ways:

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 4d

In short, this judgment is a huge win. It tells companies like Clearview that they are not allowed to do what they want with our personal data and then use it to undermine our privacy.

Keep your eyes peeled for a deep dive into the decision.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 4d

Law enforcement exemptions and loopholes are regularly seen in data protection laws, but that doesn't mean companies working with law enforcement are automatically off the hook when it comes to our rights.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 4d

The tribunal also made clear that Clearview’s activities involve 'behavioural monitoring' and so they couldn't escape GDPR.

That's an important finding - especially as we see more use of AI and biometrics to track people on - and offline.

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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 4d

Clearview tried to argue that their activities were outside of the scope of GDPR, so it didn't apply to them.

The ICO & PI challenged this and the court agreed with us on our interpretation, citing certain of PI's arguments as being persuasive.

privacyinternational.org/legal-action...

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