"Microsoft has confirmed to Forbes that it will provide your BitLocker recovery key if it receives a valid legal order. For that to happen, though, that key must be backed up to the cloud and not just stored on one of your own local devices. This scenario has already played out in one specific case that may be the first of its kind for Microsoft, suggested Forbes."
"Microsoft encourages Windows users to back up their BitLocker recovery keys to the cloud. Otherwise, you may be unable to retrieve the key to unlock Windows in the event of a hardware change, bootup problem, or suspicious access. Under any such circumstances, you can simply sign in to your Microsoft account page to find the key associated with your PC. But therein lies the risk."
BitLocker encrypts entire Windows drives and requires a recovery key to decrypt data. Recovery keys can be stored locally, printed, or backed up to a Microsoft cloud account. Cloud-backed recovery keys enable easy retrieval after hardware changes, boot problems, or suspicious access by signing into a Microsoft account. When a recovery key is stored in the cloud, Microsoft can provide that key to law enforcement if presented with a valid legal order. At least one criminal investigation resulted in Microsoft turning over BitLocker keys. Storing keys locally or on printed paper avoids cloud disclosure but risks permanent loss if hardware or access fails.
Read at ZDNET
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