Below are several articles about what you agree to when upgrading to Windows 10.  Most of the settings can be turned off but are not always easy to find and how can you turn them off when you don't know about them.  Microsoft's privacy and security policies add up to 45 pages.  I'm sure everyone has read them.  This version collects more of your private information and exerts more control over your devices than ever before.  Educate yourself and think twice before committing.
 
Windows 10: Here Are The Privacy Issues You Should Know About

 
Windows 10: A Potential Privacy Mess, and Worse

 
The Real Price of Windows 10 is your Privacy

 
Windows 10's New Feature Steals Your Internet Bandwidth

 
What is the "Get Windows 10" Tray Item and How Do You Remove It?

 
 
 

Sorry, I didn't think about the URLs being blocked.  I don't post often.  Those are the exact titles of the articles, just search for them.

Although I haven't read those articles (yet), this is somewhat of a concern for me (Win 10 Privacy issues).......what are everyone's thoughts on this? What can Microsoft realistically do with this info?

It's been stated that when you install WIN 10 be sure to NOT bypass the privacy options where you can tell WIN 10 to not share ANY info with ANYONE (or ANYJUAN).

Thanks Baps....will look for that during the upgrade. Noel also gave it a thumbs up (Win 10) and didn't seem to worry too much about the security/privacy issues.

Mesh
Thanks Baps....will look for that during the upgrade. Noel also gave it a thumbs up (Win 10) and didn't seem to worry too much about the security/privacy issues.

That post you made has already been scanned by at least 1,000 spider by now.

nedramage
Sorry, I didn't think about the URLs being blocked.  I don't post often.  Those are the exact titles of the articles, just search for them.

Why were the URL's blocked?
 

Also, I am really thinking about holding off on the upgrade because of this issue.  I want to look into exactly what's going on and how much of the info skimming you can block.
 

This is why I only have about 5 apps on my phone and none of them share that much data.
 

SF_Green
Also, I am really thinking about holding off on the upgrade because of this issue.  I want to look into exactly what's going on and how much of the info skimming you can block.
 

According to those that have used it you can block EVERYTHING because here i9n US wh have right to privacy laws and M$ does want to be accused of not honoring those laws.