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Microsoft will assist the FBI in unlocking your Windows PC data if asked
Windowscentral.com and 3 more
- Microsoft confirms it will provide FBI access to BitLocker keys if a valid legal order is requested, signaling policy alignment with government access requests.
- Windows 11 by default ties BitLocker keys to the user’s online Microsoft account, enabling easier recovery but raising concerns about cloud-based exposure if the account is compromised.
- The FBI’s 2025 use case showed three laptops, illustrating how cloud-stored keys can enable access to encrypted data during investigations.
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