Microsoft joins data portability group
InformationWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft has joined an industry group dedicated to giving Internet users the power to move personal data between online social networks and other Web sites.
The software maker said Thursday it was joining DataPortability.org to join the industry in discussing portability, security, and privacy of individuals' information online. "There are important security and privacy issues to solve as the Internet evolves, and we are committed to being an integral part of the industry conversation on behalf of our users," the company said in a statement.