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Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech
Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians
TL;DR
- Microsoft is enhancing human-rights controls for contracts with national security agencies.
- An inquiry confirmed the Israeli military used Microsoft's cloud for Palestinian surveillance.
- New measures include changes to employee oversight with foreign security clearances.
- The company will strengthen due-diligence processes in high-risk areas.
- Microsoft terminated the Israeli military's access to services used for the surveillance project.
- The revelations sparked protests and demands for transparency from shareholders and NGOs.