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Learn About Privacy

Explore articles, tutorials, and guides to help you understand privacy settings, control your data, and stay safe online.

Understanding Data Security

What is Encryption?

Learn how encryption protects your data in transit and at rest on Microsoft services.

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Two-Factor Authentication

Secure your Microsoft account with an extra layer of protection.

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Privacy Risk Assessment

Understand common privacy threats and how to avoid sharing sensitive information.

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Privacy Tools & Controls

Your Privacy Dashboard

Manage your privacy settings across all Microsoft services in one place. Adjust what data we collect and how we use it.

Adjust data sharing preferences
View your data collection history
Go to Your Dashboard
Download or Delete Data

Use the My Microsoft Data tool to request copies of your personal information or request deletion of your data.

  • Export data in JSON format
  • Request data deletion
Access My Data

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