Microsoft · Responsible AI

Privacy and Security Principle

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What it is

Microsoft states that its AI systems are designed to respect user privacy and protect data, with privacy-preserving techniques used in the development and deployment of AI.

Why it matters

This commitment signals Microsoft's intent to build AI that handles your personal data responsibly, though the actual data rights you have are governed by separate privacy policies and applicable law.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

This provision is relevant to GDPR Article 25 (data protection by design and default) and CCPA compliance obligations; institutional buyers should verify product-level data processing agreements align with these stated principles.

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Consumer impact

This document describes Microsoft's voluntary ethical commitments for how it develops and deploys AI, including commitments to fairness, privacy, and transparency in its AI systems. For everyday consumers, this means Microsoft publicly asserts it designs AI with safety and inclusiveness in mind, though the document does not create enforceable legal rights for individual users. The practical impact on your data, finances, or safety depends on the specific Microsoft products you use and the separate terms and privacy policies governing them.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Responsible AI
Entity
Microsoft
Document last updated
March 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 5, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-00003001
Document ID
CA-D-00003
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Microsoft | Document: Responsible AI | Record: CA-P-00003001
Captured: 2026-03-05 09:35:37 UTC | SHA-256: aa3fee995909e642…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/microsoft/responsible-ai/privacy-and-security-principle/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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