The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has filed a complaint against Microsoft Ireland to the Data Protection Commission.

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Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Authorities in Ireland have officially been asked to investigate Microsoft over allegations the software giant unlawfully processed data for the Israeli Defense Forces.

Microsoft is facing a complaint in the European Union filed by a non-profit organisation alleging it illegally stored data on Palestinians used for Israeli military surveillance. "Microsoft unlawfully processed personal data belonging to Palestinians and EU citizens, enabling surveillance, targeting, and occupation by the Israeli military," it said a statement.

Microsoft is facing a complaint in the European Union filed by a non-profit organisation alleging it illegally stored data on Palestinians used for Israeli military surveillance. "Microsoft unlawfully processed personal data belonging to Palestinians and EU citizens, enabling surveillance, targeting, and occupation by the Israeli military," it said a statement.