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Copilot Privacy Settings and User Control

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What it is

The document states that Microsoft Copilot retains user-relevant details and that users can manage their privacy preferences through a dedicated Copilot Privacy settings interface.

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 retains user information across interactions, and that a user-accessible privacy settings mechanism exists for managing those preferences; the specific data categories retained and the scope of the privacy controls available are not detailed in 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
    Navigate to Copilot Privacy settings within the Microsoft Copilot interface to review and manage your privacy preferences, including any options to limit or delete retained data.

If You Do Nothing

Users who do not review or adjust Copilot Privacy settings will have the default privacy configuration applied to their Copilot interactions as stated in the document.

Cross-platform context

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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

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Responsible AI
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
Sept. 2, 2026
Last verified
Sept. 2, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00003002
Document ID
CA-D-00003
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
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Content hash (SHA-256)
344cab190bdcf64095f850ea171033fa91d8e0522c94776748978f73352dab86
Analysis generated
September 2, 2026 01:50 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Microsoft
Document: Responsible AI
Record ID: CA-P-00003002
Captured: 2026-09-02 01:50:26 UTC
SHA-256: 344cab190bdcf640…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/responsible-ai/copilot-privacy-settings-and-user-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 User Control clause do?

This provision discloses that Copilot retains user information across interactions, and that a user-accessible privacy settings mechanism exists for managing those preferences; the specific data categories retained and the scope of the privacy controls available are not detailed in this document.

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