Microsoft to tighten human rights controls after inquiry into Israeli military use of its cloud technology
Microsoft will strengthen its human-rights oversight and tighten controls when working with national security agencies following an inquiry into how its cloud technology was used by Israeli military intelligence for the mass surveillance of Palestinians. The company announced the completion of the inquiry and said it will implement changes to how it oversees employees with security clearances from
Microsoft will strengthen its human-rights oversight and tighten human rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry into how its cloud technology was used by Israeli military intelligence for the mass surveillance of Palestinians. The company announced the completion of the inquiry and said it will implement changes to how it oversees employees with security clearances issued by foreign governments. These measures were reported by the Guardian. A separate report from Bluesky stated that Microsoft will strengthen its human-rights oversight following the same inquiry.
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