A lawsuit filed in federal court last week alleges that Microsoft knowingly configured the Windows Phone 7 operating system to track the location of users.
The lawsuit against Microsoft cites a letter the company sent to Congress, in which Microsoft said it only collects geolocation data with the express consent of the user.
“Microsoft’s representations to Congress were false,” the lawsuit says.
The litigation, brought on behalf of a Windows Phone 7 user, claims Microsoft transmits data — including approximate latitude and longitude coordinates of the user’s device — while the camera application is activated. It seeks an injunction and punitive damages, among other remedies.
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