Microsoft Israel chief leaves after inquiry into use of tech to spy on Palestinians [View all]

Source: Middle East Eye

Alon Haimovich departs after investigation into use of Microsoft Azure by Israel's Unit 8200 spy agency

The head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary is leaving his post following an investigation into the use of the tech company’s Azure platform by the Israeli defence ministry.

Alon Haimovich will depart after four years as general manager of Microsoft Israel, with oversight of the subsidiary set to be transferred to Microsoft France, financial paper Globes reported on Tuesday.

Several managers in Microsoft Israel’s governance department have also left their positions amid concerns that they have violated the company’s code of ethics.

Last year, Microsoft ordered an inquiry into the Israeli military’s use of the company’s technology to operate a surveillance system that could replay and analyse the contents of millions of Palestinian phone calls every day.

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