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Noyb claims that Microsoft collects web app data without user consent for advertising purposes.

Neither of these are feasible, according to the lawyer.

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Microsoft Teams and other tools from the tech giant are used by hundreds of thousands of students in Europe.

At the core of this issue is a lack of transparency by Microsoft, according to Noyb.

Allegedly, Microsoft is vague regarding what happens to the data of children.

Another issue Noyb claims occurs is that Microsoft 365 Education installs cookies without consent.

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Those cookies are then used to analyze behavior, collect data, and use information gathered for advertising.

Potentially, hundreds of thousands of students could be affected by Microsoft’s data policies and practices.

Microsoft being accused of “secretly tracking children” will likely lead to a legal battle.

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