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In addition, Skype cannot protect users’ hardware against the introduction of spyware

or malware, which could compromise the security of a Skype call; it is the user’s

responsibility to ensure they have adequate anti-spyware and anti-virus protection on

their hardware to prevent unauthorized eavesdropping in this manner.

Please be aware that in some jurisdictions Skype works with in-country partners, who

take overall responsibility for the Skype products in that market. These partners may

distribute modified versions of the Skype software as well as use local servers in order

to comply with the laws and regulations. This means there is a possibility that your

communications and personal data could be stored, monitored, or blocked and made

available to authorised local parties, for instance law enforcement, subject to the local

legal standards.

3.3 Privacy

To help manage communications and protect privacy, Skype has tools that give users

control over sharing their contact details, who can see their online Status and who can

call or IM (Instant Message) them.

Also, some personal information is stored locally on the computer being used by the

user. Users should be warned about this, particularly if they’re using a public or shared

computer.

3.3.1 Sharing contact details

A request to share contact details includes a digital signature, which (once signed) is

sent back to the originator. It’s tied to the same sign-in credentials used to authenticate a

Skype identity.

When a Skype user shares their contact details with another user, it lets them see their

currently selected online Status. It also gives them permission to communicate freely with

each other (depending on their privacy preference settings).

Each time a user adds a contact to their contacts list, Skype prompts them to send a

request for contact details. If the new contact accepts the request, both users are able to

see each other’s selected online Status.

If the contact denies or ignores the request, the requester cannot see the other user's

selected online Status and gets no special communication permissions. Skype can be

congured to refuse calls, chats or video from unauthorized Skype clients.

3.3.2 Controlling communication

The ability to communicate contact details is an important part of maintaining privacy. It’s

also essential for controlling who can contact users. Skype allows each user to set their

own privacy thresholds about who can call or IM.

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