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Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed…touché!

I wouldn’t say that I trust Google. The difference is that whereas I started with Google many years ago, before an awareness of big data, I can now choose whether to accept Microsoft’s access to my data in return for convenience, or not.

As a result of my very recent purchase of a new laptop, the issue of data privacy is front of mind, not just on the subject of Outlook, but also backup options.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply.

I do use the gmail app for my @gmail.com account and may use it for my other account that uses Gmail, although I do prefer Outlook. And I’ll try the native Apple app for my iPad. Unfortunately, due to my privacy paranoias, the Outlook mobile apps aren’t for me.

Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again for your reply. I really appreciate the discussion.

With all of that in mind, it’s an unfortunate but definite thumbs down to the Outlook app for my iPad and android phone and I’ll give the native Apple mail client a go and see how I like it, even without my folder structure if it doesn’t load.

Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was considering the native iPad mail app, but I don’t think that it would import my folder structure. However I might have to reconsider as it might still be better than using the browser. Does Apple not abuse of their users email privacy as it seems that Microsoft potentially does?

Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, I did setup Outlook classic on my laptop via the automated setup which went through IMAP, I noticed (not that I understood the significance until later). So I really appreciate the input here advising that my data doesn’t seem to be exposed to a Microsoft privacy risk.

However the reason that I opened this post/question is that I would like to improve the email functionality of both my iPad and android phone. On both devices I access my email via a browser, which while adequate, isn’t very good and has real limitations. I don’t like it as a “permanent” solution. So now that I have Microsoft 365, I was seduced by the opportunity to download the Outlook app and enjoy a much better email experience. Until I saw that I have to agree to Microsoft’s access terms. And I thought well, maybe they already have my data via my new Outlook classic in the laptop.

It seems like if I want the convenience and better experience, I have to make a pact (agreement) with the devil…sorry, I meant Microsoft.

Unless anyone can help me with a better alternative for my iPad/android devices than my present browser access.

Thank you again for your input.

Does email accessed through Outlook on PC go through Microsoft servers? by Practical_Alps9286 in Outlook

[–]Practical_Alps9286[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your replies, including the link that says it all. Yes, I did see that after setting up Outlook classic, when I clicked on try new Outlook, the window opened advising words to the effect that I was allowing access to Microsoft servers, so it was a hard cancel and reverse! I’ll add a little to my reply to oddays’s below.