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Copilot Privacy Settings and Data Control

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What it is

The document states that Copilot retains personal details relevant to users and that users can manage their privacy preferences through Copilot Privacy settings.

This analysis describes what Microsoft's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that Copilot stores user-specific information and establishes that a privacy preference management interface is available to users. The operational scope of what data is retained and for how long is not specified within this document.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Access your Copilot Privacy settings through the Copilot product interface to manage or update your privacy preferences as described in the document.

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Microsoft Copilot remembers details that matter to your daily life while keeping your personal data secure and protecting your privacy. You can always manage your privacy preferences in your Copilot Privacy settings.

Excerpt from Microsoft's Responsible AI Standard

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The retention of personal user data by Copilot engages GDPR obligations for EU and EEA users, including lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, and retention period requirements.

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Microsoft Responsible AI Standard
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Sept. 2, 2026
Last verified
Sept. 2, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00019000
Document ID
CA-D-00019
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
344cab190bdcf64095f850ea171033fa91d8e0522c94776748978f73352dab86
Analysis generated
September 2, 2026 01:59 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Microsoft Responsible AI Standard
Record ID: CA-P-00019000
Captured: 2026-09-02 01:59:06 UTC
SHA-256: 344cab190bdcf640…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/microsoft-responsible-ai-standard/copilot-privacy-settings-and-data-control/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Microsoft's Copilot Privacy Settings and Data Control clause do?

This provision discloses that Copilot stores user-specific information and establishes that a privacy preference management interface is available to users. The operational scope of what data is retained and for how long is not specified within this document.

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