Windows 11 has been criticized for its weak privacy posture due to default settings that can compromise user data. However, there are ways to regain control over your personal information.
To improve your privacy in Windows 11, start by reviewing and adjusting the following settings:
1. Turn off location tracking by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location and toggling it off.
2. Review app permissions by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security and scrolling down to App Permissions. Toggle off access for apps that don’t need it.
3. Disable clipboard history and sync across devices by going to Settings > System > Clipboard and turning off Clipboard history and Sync across devices.
4. Stop cloud syncing via OneDrive by unlinking your account from Settings > Accounts > Your info.
5. Switch to a local account instead of using a Microsoft account.
6. Limit telemetry (diagnostic data collection) by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Diagnostic & Feedback and turning off Send optional diagnostic data.
7. Disable personalized ads by toggling off settings in Settings > Privacy & Security > General.
8. Disable ads in Microsoft Edge by navigating to Edge > Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services.
By implementing these changes, you can regain significant control over your Windows 11 privacy and protect your personal data.
Source: https://dartmouth.theweektoday.com/affiliate-post/windows-11-won%E2%80%99t-respect-your-privacy-until-you-make-some-changes/76901