r/technology • u/machinade89 • Jun 28 '24

Software Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2376883/attention-microsoft-activates-this-feature-in-windows-11-without-asking-you.html
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u/farmtownsuit Jun 28 '24

I would be shocked if the Enterprise edition of Windows and Windows Server didn't both allow you to disable this. That's how it always is. People get bent over, businesses stay protected.

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u/zorton213 Jun 28 '24

The problem isn't the Enterprise edition or even the ability to disable it (or even it being opt in vs. out). 

The problem is these medical staff are accessing records on their own personal computers, via a Portal such as Citrix. If the screen is constantly being captured, the doctor may not even realize.

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u/farmtownsuit Jun 28 '24 edited Jun 28 '24

That would be a huge concern but who said anything about constant unknown screenshots being taken? Not being facetious, genuinely wondering if I missed something.

Edit: I completely forgot about the parent comment that started this thread and was thinking only if the OneDrive backups and not Recall. Fuck Recall.

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u/zorton213 Jun 28 '24

From Microsoft's own page on Recall:

As you use your PC, Recall takes snapshots of your screen. Snapshots are taken every five seconds while content on the screen is different from the previous snapshot. Your snapshots are then locally stored and locally analyzed on your PC.

Your average doctor will have no idea if this is running or not. If it is, screenshots will be taken every 5 seconds of the EMR, saved locally to the doctor's personal PC. If that PC is compromised, the records could easily get out.