Windows privacy documentation

Resources to help you understand data privacy considerations for Windows, including what tools and controls are available to your organization to view and manage Windows data collection.

Understand Windows diagnostic data in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Learn more about what Windows diagnostic data is collected under the different settings for the latest versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Windows 11 required diagnostic data

Learn more about Windows 11 diagnostic data events and fields collected.

Windows 10 required diagnostic data

Learn more about Windows 10 diagnostic data events and fields collected.

Optional diagnostic data

Get examples of the types of optional diagnostic data collected from Windows.