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Privacy and Security in AI Systems

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What it is

Privacy and security: We work to ensure AI systems respect privacy and are built with security in mind. We support comprehensive legislation and regulation protecting individual privacy rights.

Why it matters

As Microsoft AI systems process increasing volumes of personal data to power tools like Copilot and Azure AI, this commitment determines the baseline privacy protections consumers can expect — and signals Microsoft's policy stance on privacy legislation.

Consumer impact

Microsoft's Responsible AI framework sets out the ethical principles — fairness, reliability, privacy, security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability — that govern how AI is built and deployed across all Microsoft products used by consumers. While these commitments signal meaningful intent, they are voluntary and do not create legally enforceable rights for individual users, meaning consumers harmed by AI decisions have limited direct recourse under this document alone. You can submit feedback or concerns about Microsoft AI systems through the dedicated responsible AI resources linked at microsoft.com/en-us/ai/responsible-ai.

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.
  • Export Your Data
    Visit account.microsoft.com/privacy to access Microsoft's privacy dashboard, where you can view, download, and manage personal data processed by Microsoft AI services including Copilot.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces privacy protections under Section 5 of the FTC Act and has active enforcement interest in AI data practices, particularly where published privacy commitments diverge from actual data handling.
    File a complaint →
  • State AG
    State attorneys general in California, Colorado, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws have enforcement authority over Microsoft's AI privacy practices affecting residents of those states.
    File a complaint →

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Responsible AI
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Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
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Entity: Microsoft | Document: Responsible AI | Record: CA-P-002073
Captured: 2026-03-15 11:09:49 UTC | SHA-256: de99fca7fd2ebd37…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/responsible-ai/privacy-and-security-in-ai-systems/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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