When installing or deploying these OSes, the following features request or send data:
: Control whether apps can access your account name, picture, and other profile details. When installing or deploying these OSes, the following
: Users can toggle a master switch to allow or deny apps access to the device's location. Best Practices for Privacy When installing or deploying these OSes
| Aspect | Windows 8.1 | Windows 11 | |--------|-------------|-------------| | Telemetry levels | 0, 1, 2, 3 (Full requires registry) | 0, 1, 2, 3 (Full default for Insider) | | Mandatory data collection | Minimal | More extensive even at level 0 | | Privacy dashboard | No | Yes (Microsoft Privacy Dashboard) | | Local account forced | No | No, but harder to find | 3 (Full requires registry) | 0