Microsoft Faces Privacy Complaints Over Education Software

Austrian advocacy group NOYB alleges Microsoft shifts data protection responsibility to schools and tracks students' data.

NOYB filed two complaints against Microsoft's 365 Education suite with the Austrian Data Protection Authority.
The group claims Microsoft improperly assigns data controller duties to schools, violating GDPR.
One complaint highlights the use of tracking cookies on students regardless of age.
Microsoft states its software complies with GDPR and protects user privacy.
NOYB urges an investigation and potential fines for Microsoft.