Cryptome site published a leaked version of the manual used by Microsoft to monitor violators of its various online services and transmit information to authorities.
The manual consists of 22 pages where Microsoft spells out its internal monitoring procedures for Hotmail, Live Messenger and Xbox Live and how that information on criminal activity is transmitted to the competent authorities. The leak revealed that Microsoft retains the IP and e-mail information from users.
In the case of Xbox Live Microsoft monitors closely the activities of its users online:
- Take part gamer
- Credit Card Number
- Phone Number
- Name and surname plus postal code
- Serial number of the Xbox and if it is used on Xbox Live
- E-mail account
- IP History for the whole duration of the gamer tag