On Friday, 2025‑10‑11, Austria's data protection authority announced that Microsoft had illegally tracked students through its education software. The authority ordered the company to grant students access to their data.
The ruling imposes compliance obligations on Microsoft and could result in fines. It also signals increased regulatory scrutiny of the company's education products.
The decision may require Microsoft to invest in privacy compliance measures and could affect investor perception of its education software business. The ruling could also influence the company's ability to expand its education offerings in other markets.
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