TECHNOLOGYAug 26 · 12:06 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTERSergiu Gatlan

Microsoft tests new privacy controls for Windows 11 desktop apps

Microsoft has begun testing new privacy controls specifically for Windows 11 desktop applications. These new features will allow users to choose which individual installed programs are permitted to access sensitive hardware resources like the camera, microphone, and precise location data.

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