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Proton Mail says that the new Outlook app for Windows is Microsoft's new data collection service (www.ghacks.net)

submitted 10 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] otter@lemmy.ca 38 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (4 children)

A lot of healthcare and education institutions use Outlook as well, so I wouldn't be surprised if mental health or legal uses it too. There may be rules about what kind of client/student/patient information can be sent over email, and often there are healthcare/institution specific variants of the office suites which (are supposed to) meet regulatory requirements

I think the other comment applies regardless. Do work things on the work device/account and let the workplace handle any other concerns. When it comes time to discuss alternatives, you can make a case for something else

[–] requiem@lemmy.world 16 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I mean it even harvests typing data and Outlook also includes calendars etc… It’s really bad.

But yes, I just suggested a re-evaluation of the use of Microsoft Outlook to my company …

[–] essteeyou@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What would you get them to use instead? I use Proton personally, but I doubt many companies are using it at scale.

[–] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

Use geary as a client with a private company selfhosted mailserver.

[–] pound_heap@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

A company would use a Microsoft 365 plan that includes Outlook for Office 365, not a Windows Mail app. An the MS365 agreement would come with protections of company data from sharing with advertisers.

In other words, I wouldn't worry if my company used Outlook. But never log in to your private mailbox from a corporate device.

[–] Coasting0942@reddthat.com 3 points 10 months ago

Cloud services who want the business of healthcare providers usually offer a separate service for customers who need enhanced privacy.

Google etc have this option.

Also Microsoft has “pay for enterprise control” for businesses. Businesses can pay for their data not to be collected or at least sent to a business controlled server.

[–] LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

All of it is compatible with HIPAA.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 4 points 10 months ago

How?

[–] crispy_kilt@feddit.de 1 points 10 months ago

There is more than one country on this planet.