It would seem so.
http://akademie.dw.de/digitalsafety/think-skype-is-safe-think-again/
Twice in the past 7 days, we’ve received word about it. These are unrelated notes saying, “Please help us get the word out.” Some are saying that Microsoft (now owner of Skype) has made deals with the highest levels in China that permits them to monitor not only the Chinese version of Skype, but somehow, according to some, to monitor any version of Skype conversation that passes through their pipes. Can anyone show us definitive proof that these accusations are a rumor? If not, let’s just throw our hands up and head over to…
for good.
thanks for sharing this news. microsoft is doing a great job.