Windows 11 feature tracks user activity without an off switch
Reports say Windows 11 continuously tracks certain user activity and can’t be fully disabled. While settings can reduce diagnostics and permissions, Microsoft says data improves security and performance—sparking privacy calls.
A recently highlighted feature in Windows 11 has raised privacy concerns after reports revealed that it continuously tracks certain user activity and cannot be completely disabled.
The feature collects diagnostic and usage data to help Microsoft improve system performance, troubleshoot issues and enhance user experience. While some data collection settings can be adjusted, users cannot fully turn off the activity tracking built into the operating system.
Privacy advocates have questioned the lack of a complete opt-out option, arguing that users should have greater control over the information collected from their devices.
Microsoft maintains that the data is used to improve security, reliability and the overall performance of Windows, adding that users can manage many privacy-related settings through the operating system's configuration menu.
The renewed attention has prompted users to review their privacy settings, with experts recommending that they disable optional diagnostic data and regularly check app permissions to minimise the amount of information shared.
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