I am not so sure about it, even though MSFT is actually doing a bunch of cool things, the general policy keeps surprising people. Still can't realise why did they buy LNKD?!
Microsoft, UN to provide digital IDs for undocumented people
It's difficult to live without identification. In many cases, you're shut out of banking, health care, voting rights and other basics. Microsoft and partners might just give those many undocumented people (1.1 billion of them, in fact) a shot at the identity they need, though.(Engadget)