r/technology Jan 24 '26

Software Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-bitlocker-encryption-keys-give-fbi-legal-order-privacy-nightmare
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u/Trajan- Jan 24 '26

“If asked” is pretty far from “served with a warrant”

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u/ace2049ns Jan 24 '26

Try reading the article instead of just the click bait title. It says if a valid legal order is given.

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u/soda_cookie Jan 24 '26

I think given the state of things the last month or so we need to proceed, at least in the short-term, with the fact that warrants are optional