Microsoft Shared BitLocker Recovery Keys with the FBI to Unlock Encrypted Laptop Data
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Microsoft confirmed it provided BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI under a valid warrant related to a Guam fraud case, marking a notable instance of lawful access to cloud-stored encryption keys. The report highlights that while cloud-based key storage eases recovery, it also creates legal exposure for users, with Microsoft stating it receives around 20 requests annually and complies only with valid orders—underscoring tensions between user privacy, data security, and law enforcement access.
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