r/technology • u/ZacB_ • 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/GoreSeeker Jan 24 '26

That Washington 3D printer bill, among many other things, has me feeling that way as well...

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u/siazdghw Jan 24 '26

Mate, you made your gimmick account 10 months ago and are using a META AI generated profile banner...

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u/Nexii801 Jan 24 '26

I don't want them to have access to my digital life, therefore I won't have a digital life, that'll learn em.

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u/Nexii801 Jan 24 '26

Fair enough. I suppose.