Microsoft Israel chief leaves after inquiry into use of tech to spy on Palestinians

[Beringia]

Source: Middle East Eye

Alon Haimovich departs after investigation into use of Microsoft Azure by Israel's Unit 8200 spy agency

The head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary is leaving his post following an investigation into the use of the tech company’s Azure platform by the Israeli defence ministry.

Alon Haimovich will depart after four years as general manager of Microsoft Israel, with oversight of the subsidiary set to be transferred to Microsoft France, financial paper Globes reported on Tuesday.

Several managers in Microsoft Israel’s governance department have also left their positions amid concerns that they have violated the company’s code of ethics.

Last year, Microsoft ordered an inquiry into the Israeli military’s use of the company’s technology to operate a surveillance system that could replay and analyse the contents of millions of Palestinian phone calls every day.

Read more: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/microsoft-israel-chief-leaves-after-inquiry-use-tech-spy-palestinians

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I sometimes wonder if Microsoft or Google collects info on their customers

[cbabe]

1. MS Privacy and data management overview. (Do you believe them?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/compliance/assurance/assurance-privacy

Privacy and data management overview
June 2-3, 2026

In this article

How does Microsoft approach privacy for customers?
How does Microsoft implement its privacy commitments?
How does Microsoft collect and process customer data?
How does Microsoft ensure the confidentiality of customer data?
What does Microsoft do to secure customer data?
How does Microsoft handle third-party sharing of data?
Does Microsoft use subprocessors or subcontractors?
Who has access to customer data within Microsoft?
Where is customer data located?
What is the Microsoft EU Data Boundary?
How does Microsoft delete customer data when a customer leaves the service?
Does Microsoft provide guidance to customers on compliance with GDPR?
Related external regulations and certifications
Resources

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[Beringia]

2. I don't know, but I don't think Microsoft is in cahoots with the goverment at all

They might cull information just to help them decide how much people use their products. I have an anti-virus, so I suppose that protects me.

[FakeNoose]

3. Maybe you missed this part (from the OP)

Several managers in Microsoft Israel’s governance department have also left their positions amid concerns that they have violated the company’s code of ethics.

Last year, Microsoft ordered an inquiry into the Israeli military’s use of the company’s technology to operate a surveillance system that could replay and analyse the contents of millions of Palestinian phone calls every day.

Some MS managers are/were in cahoots with Israel's spy agency ....