Microsoft uses inputs you provide to AI features like Copilot — including text, voice, images, and documents you share — to improve its AI models and services.
Content you share with Microsoft's AI tools may be retained and used to train future AI systems, potentially including sensitive personal or professional information.
The use of personal data for AI model training implicates EU AI Act obligations, GDPR purpose limitation principles (Article 5(1)(b)), and may require explicit consent or legitimate interest assessments; enterprise customers should review data processing addenda carefully.
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Microsoft collects a broad range of personal data across all its products and services — including location, voice inputs, browsing history, and behavioral profiles — which is used for advertising, product improvement, and AI model training, creating significant privacy implications for everyday users. Data is shared with third-party advertising partners and affiliates, meaning information generated in one Microsoft product may influence experiences across unrelated services. You can review and manage your privacy settings, including ad personalization and data sharing preferences, by visiting account.microsoft.com/privacy.