The issue focused on whether technology companies should be allowed to collect information about users of websites or apps that use their software.

In an email to Reuters, Microsoft said it had set up a technology review committee to review technology policy and technology systems.

"We also set up a technology policy review committee to review technology policy and technology systems," it said.

In its letter to Microsoft, Apple said it had set up a technology review committee to review technology policy and technology systems.

A letter