Microsoft Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook). The enterprise version inherits Microsoft 365's existing security and compliance infrastructure, making it one of the safer options for organizations already in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Data collection
Copilot for Microsoft 365: operates within your existing Microsoft 365 tenant. Data stays within your organization's boundary. Consumer Copilot (Bing Chat): data handling is less controlled.
Training policy
Copilot for Microsoft 365: Microsoft does not use your organizational data to train foundation models. Consumer version: inputs may be used to improve services.
Enterprise option
Copilot for Microsoft 365 ($30/user/month) runs within your existing tenant with all Microsoft 365 compliance features (DLP, retention, eDiscovery).
Encryption and compliance
Inherits Microsoft 365 encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit. Compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP.
Data processing agreement
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available for enterprise customers.
Our recommendation
Copilot for Microsoft 365 is generally safe for Tier 2 work data when deployed through your IT department. Do not use the consumer version (Bing Chat) for work. Still avoid entering Tier 1 data (PII, trade secrets) even with the enterprise version.
Quick facts
| Provider | Microsoft |
| Category | Productivity AI |
| Verdict | Safe with enterprise license |
| DPA available | Yes |
| Encryption | Inherits Microsoft 365 encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit. Compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP. |
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