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Microsoft Copilot stores data within the EU, but the vendor is based outside the EU and may be covered by third-country legislation (for US companies: the CLOUD Act) regardless of server location. For non-sensitive data this is rarely a problem, but for customer data you should weigh the risk.
| Vendor jurisdiction | Outside EU (Microsoft) |
|---|---|
| EU data storage | Yes |
| GDPR terms / DPA | Stated to be available, verify in your contract |
| Certifications | ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, SOC 2, BSI C5 |
| Category | Writing |
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Yes, Microsoft Copilot offers data storage within the EU/EEA.
The vendor is based outside the EU. US companies are covered by the CLOUD Act regardless of server location; see the tool page for details.
Sign a data processing agreement (DPA) if the tool processes personal data on your behalf, minimise the personal data you feed in, and check the vendor's sub-processors. See our DPA guide for the steps.
Our assessment is based on verified data about vendor, storage and certifications (2026). GDPR compliance also depends on how you use the tool. This is guidance, not legal advice. See How we review.
