For enterprises governed by strict data residency laws, the default privacy statement may be unacceptable. Here is how to exercise control during installation:
This article dissects that privacy statement, the associated registry keys, and the implications for system administrators.
Coarse location parameters derived from geographic IP metadata.
Before installing any feature on Windows Server 2012 R2 (e.g., Web Server role, Containers), set the Installation Features Key to 0 . Document this change in your Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA).
: This program operates strictly on an opt-in basis for retail installations; users can opt out entirely during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) configuration panels. Product Key and Activation Features
