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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Harry Davies and Yuval Abraham

Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech

The Microsoft logo and name are displayed on a wood-paneled wall with black metal frames
Microsoft has announced a series of new measures that include changes to how the company oversees employees with security clearances issued by foreign governments. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Microsoft has said it will tighten human-rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the mass surveillance of Palestinians.

On Thursday, Microsoft announced the completion of the inquiry and a series of new measures that include changes to how the company oversees employees with security clearances issued by foreign governments.

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