If you use any of Microsoft’s Live Products, such as:

E-mail Services
Authentication Service: Windows Live ID
Instant Messaging: Windows Live Messenger
Social Networking Services: Windows Live Spaces & MSN Groups
Custom Domains: Windows Live Admin Center & Office Live Small Business
Online File Storage: Office Live Workspace & Windows Live SkyDrive
Gaming: Xbox Live

You need to read this document, detailing how they are cataloging and storing all your private data in their servers and how government agencies can get the data. Now I know some of you are going to say “well if you’re not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about.” I would challenge that with a message from one of the founding fathers of this country.

“Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” -Benjamin Franklin

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