check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Edge Sync, which enables users to synchronize their Edge user data across multiple devices, is now launching a new sync data category called Feature Usage. This new category will allow users to synchronize data regarding their utilization of Edge features across all their devices.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-11-13
updated:
2024-11-13
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Privacy Concerns
The introduction of Feature Usage data sync may raise concerns about user data privacy, as sensitive usage patterns could be exposed if not properly managed.
- roles: IT Security Officer, Compliance Manager
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/01/12/understanding-data-privacy-in-the-age-of-digital-transformation/, https://www.privacyinternational.org/long-read/4001/what-data-privacy
User Experience Disruption
If the sync feature is implemented without adequate preparation, users may experience disruptions in their browsing experience, such as slow performance or data inconsistencies across devices.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-should-you-use-it-or-stick-with-chrome, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-edge-review/
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