Microsoft has turned to other tech companies in its fight against the DOJ to protect the email privacy of its users. Apple, Cisco, Verizon, AT&T and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have taken sides with Microsoft in its appeal not to have to share user data located in Ireland with the U.S. government. Earlier today, the Redmond, WA-based tech giant broadcast a panel discussion with figures from trade and advocacy groups to discussing the importance of not sharing private user data that is located abroad with the U.S. government.