Microsoft has recently announced plans to reintroduce its controversial Recall feature.
This data-scraping feature faced criticism for privacy concerns previously.
But now Microsoft is putting efforts to maintain user privacy launching this new version of the tool.
The revised version of the Recall Feature is about to be released to Windows Insider PCs in October.
This time, the company ensures to address the controversial security vulnerabilities that got highlighted earlier this year.
Recall is specifically designed to help users retrace their steps and search for information on their computers. This was initially slated for inclusion in Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC launch.
However, due to major security concers, this rollout got delayed and was paused due to security concerns.
This new version of Recall is expected to include various enhanced features, including database encryption and the requirements for Windows Hello authentication.
This feature is also said to be turned off by default. This should provide users complete control to opt in rather than automatically enabling it.
Microsoft has reiterated its unwavering commitment to security, with Recall no exception.
More details about the specific changes made to Recall will be shared closer to its release in October.
This move demonstrates the company’s dedication to ensure safety & privacy of its users.
While the revised Recall feature is expected to address the previous security concerns, now it remains to be seen how users react to its reintroduction.
The original version faced significant backlash due to its potential privacy implications, and it will be crucial for Microsoft to demonstrate that the new version is genuinely secure and respects user privacy.