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Change Summary
Microsoft updated its privacy statement in an update detected on September 10, 2026, restructuring how it describes Copilot data usage and user controls. The revised language expands device data collection to explicitly include 'interactions with our websites and apps', removes references to Microsoft 365 Copilot as a distinct consumer product, and replaces specific opt-out language with a broader personalization control framework. Users signed into Microsoft Copilot can now manage memories and personalization settings, but the updated terms also introduce the ability for Microsoft to personalize the service using data from other Microsoft products like Bing and Edge without explicitly stating this requires prior opt-in.
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0Microsoft Privacy Statement Last Updated: July 2026 What's New?0Microsoft Privacy Statement Last Updated: September 2026 What's New?
47Data about your device and product features you use, hardware and software details, product performance, and your settings.47Data about your device and product features you use, hardware and software details, product performance, your interactions with our websites and apps, and your settings.
250Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot .250Microsoft Copilot .
251If you are signed into Microsoft Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can view, access, export and delete Copilot activity history from your privacy dashboard .251If you are signed into Microsoft Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can view, access, export and delete Copilot activity history from your privacy dashboard .
447When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treated much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft services such as Outlook, Bing, Copilot, and XBOX, and communicate or share data with other users.447When we receive parental consent or authorization, the child's account is treated much like any other account, and the child will be able to use Microsoft services such as Outlook, Bing, and XBOX, and communicate or share data with other users.
580When you use Microsoft Copilot, it will use your prompts, location, language, and related settings to provide helpful responses and improve services (including to provide relevant advertising).580When you use Microsoft Copilot, it will use your prompts, location, language, and related settings to provide helpful responses and improve services.
581For signed-in users in some markets, Microsoft Copilot can use your conversation history to personalize your experience.581For users in some markets, Microsoft Copilot can use your conversation history (including any memories you save) to personalize your experience.
582You can opt-out of personalization at any time.582We may also offer you the ability to personalize your Microsoft Copilot experience using your interactions with our other products and services, like Bing, Edge, and MSN.
583You can manage your memories and control personalization features using the settings in Microsoft Copilot at any time.
585For more information about these capabilities and your choices, see the Microsoft Copilot FAQ .586For more information about these capabilities and your choices, see Microsoft Copilot for individuals: your privacy controls and choices .
586We will also use your conversation data to monitor performance, troubleshoot and fix bugs and issues, prevent abuse, and to provide and improve Microsoft Copilot.587We also use your conversation data to monitor performance, troubleshoot and fix bugs and issues, prevent abuse, and to provide and improve Microsoft Copilot.
587In some markets, this data can help train our AI models in Microsoft Copilot unless you opt out.588Please review the Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot for information on our safety practices and our efforts to ensure that Microsoft Copilot is consistent with our Responsible AI principles.
588Learn more about your choices and data protection here .Removed
589Please also review the Transparency Note for Microsoft Copilot for information on our safety practices and our efforts to ensure that Copilot is consistent with our Responsible AI principles.Removed
594Microsoft 365 Copilot is a consumer Copilot offering available to Microsoft 365 Family and Microsoft 365 Personal subscribers.593For enterprise customers, Microsoft Copilot offers enhanced data protection and customization.
595When integrated with Microsoft 365, Copilot handles data as described in the Productivity and Communications section of this privacy statement.Removed
596For enterprise customers, Microsoft 365 Copilot offers enhanced data protection and customization.Removed
598The Copilot features that appear in Microsoft 365 apps as part of a Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, or Microsoft 365 Premium subscription provide AI-powered productivity capabilities through real-time conversational experiences.595The Microsoft Copilot features that appear in Microsoft 365 apps as part of a Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, or Microsoft 365 Premium subscription provide AI-powered productivity capabilities through real-time conversational experiences.
600Copilot in Microsoft 365 is not available for use in Office desktop licenses.597Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365 is not available for use in Office desktop licenses.
601When used with available Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot will use the content in your files only when you ask it to perform a specific action on that specific content – for example, when you ask Copilot to help you rewrite a paragraph in a Word document or ask Copilot to generate a to-do list from your notes in OneNote.598When used with available Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot will use the content in your files only when you ask it to perform a specific action on that specific content – for example, when you ask Microsoft Copilot to help you rewrite a paragraph in a Word document or ask Microsoft Copilot to generate a to-do list from your notes in OneNote.
602Similar to connected experiences, required service data is collected during your use of Copilot which includes information related to its operation that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected.599Similar to connected experiences, required service data is collected during your use of Microsoft Copilot which includes information related to its operation that is needed to keep the underlying service secure, up to date, and performing as expected.
603See Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps for your home: your data and privacy – Microsoft Support and Frequently asked questions about Copilot in Microsoft 365 subscriptions for more information.600If you use Microsoft Copilot features in Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Copilot handles data as described in the Productivity and Communications section of this privacy statement.
601See the Microsoft Copilot Privacy Center and Frequently asked questions about Copilot in Microsoft 365 subscriptions for more information.
1522Required diagnostic data for XBOX includes information about your device, service performance, how you use our products, apps and services, game activity, and your settings and capabilities.
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