Microsoft removed a sentence from its privacy statement that described consent-based marketing contact via auto-dialer and prerecorded voice technology potentially generated using AI. The updated document no longer explicitly discloses this practice. The removal creates a gap between what the policy previously stated users might consent to and what it now describes about marketing contact methods.
Consumers: The privacy statement no longer tells users that Microsoft may contact them for marketing using automated voices or AI-generated speech if they consent to receive marketing calls.
The updated privacy statement no longer explicitly describes the practice of contacting users for marketing purposes using auto-dialers, prerecorded voices, or AI-generated voice technology, even when the user has provided consent. Previously, the statement disclosed that such contact was possible if you consented to receive marketing communications to a phone number you provided. The removal of this language means the policy no longer contains explicit disclosure of this specific marketing contact method.
Removed explicit description of AI-generated voice and auto-dialer marketing contact methods despite prior consent language.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This change removes explicit disclosure language about marketing contact practices from the privacy statement. The removal may create compliance exposure under FTC Act Section 5 (unfair or deceptive practices), TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act), and …
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