Do macOS and Windows Violate GDPR?

Question

I understand they should tell the user what data they send and why and all telemetry should be opt in? Or is there a loophole that GDPR only applies to the web and that's why Apple and Microsoft are filling their boots with personal data? Surely that should be illegal? I shouldn't have to use some obscure tools and "hack" the system to disable leaking of my personal data?

intricatedetail · Accepted Answer

Has anyone tried to send Subject Access Request to Apple or Microsoft to receive all telemetry data they collected? If you think it is not a personal data, then you know you can identify a person from their behavioural patterns.

mytailorisrich · Answer

I expect Apple and Microsoft know what GDPR are and that telemetry data do not contain personal data.