"Many modern #Windows computers rely on full-disk #encryption, called BitLocker, which is enabled by default."

"But, by default, #BitLocker recovery #keys are #uploaded to Microsoft’s cloud, allowing the tech giant — and by extension law enforcement — to access them and use them to decrypt drives encrypted with BitLocker, as with the case reported by Forbes."

Do you trust #Microsoft?

The #Dutch #government does unfortunately.

#DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #OpenSource

https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.

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@janvlug At Irbenes, we do not. We use Linux on our devices. Your data is safe. No #microslop nor any other #American software.

We operate 100% on #European and #opensource solutions. In day-to-day work, in hosting our website to every other aspect of our company.

We are from #Europe, we will protect your #privacy.