However, the information is stored locally and only transmits to Microsoft if the user chooses to do so. Scott Hanselman also acknowledged that the current description of the service in Windows is unclear and that Microsoft would revise it. The rumors of Windows embedding spyware in its own operating system seem farfetched, but it’s not surprising that users are skeptical. After all, Microsoft was the one to roll out Windows Recall, which constantly monitors your screen and still takes screenshots of confidential data. Windows users are (not unreasonably) wary of services that collect excessive amounts of data.