Policy · 1h ago
Microsoft Enables Windows Backup by Default Outside EU
Microsoft has switched Windows Backup to on by default for all users outside the EU, automatically syncing settings data to the cloud. Users must manually opt out to prevent off-device data transfer. The change applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems.
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The move prioritizes convenience over privacy, forcing non-EU users to navigate settings to protect their data.
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Microsoft flips Windows Backup to on by default unless you're in the EU →
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