US EditionMicrosoft Strengthens Its in-Country Data Processing Push with More Sovereignty Options
Microsoft will enable local AI data processing in 15 countries to meet data residency rules and improve security for government and regulated sectors, starting with four countries in 2025.
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Microsoft commits to in-country data processing for Copilot users in India, 14 other markets
Microsoft is set to introduce in-country data processing for its AI tool, Microsoft 365 Copilot, in 15 countries by 2026—a major move aimed at strengthening data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. According to a company blog post, customers in India, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom will be the first to gain the option for local processing of their Copilot interactions by the end of 2025. By 2026, this option will expand to 11 more n…
By the end of next year, cloud customers in Germany will also be given the option that their copilot data will not exceed the country border.
Microsoft Expands In-Country Data Processing For Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has announced plans to introduce in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries worldwide, including Malaysia, as part of efforts to strengthen sovereign data controls and compliance for governments and regulated industries. By the end of 2025, the feature will be available to customers in Australia, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, followed by 11 additional countries in 2026 — Canada, Germany, I…
M365 Copilot data processing goes local to meet sovereignty demands
Microsoft will allow customers in 15 countries to process Microsoft 365 Copilot data locally, part of the company’s plans to address growing digital sovereignty concerns in regions such as Europe. Data generated during interactions with the generative AI (genAI) assistant — including user prompts and output responses — will be handled in data centers within each country Microsoft announced Tuesday. The rollout will begin with Australia, India, …
Microsoft has announced that, starting in 2026, users in Poland will be able to process data from the Microsoft 365 Copilot service within the country's borders. This is another step towards digital sovereignty and increased trust in artificial intelligence services, which increasingly support the daily work of companies and public institutions. This decision is consistent with Microsoft's global strategy for the so-called sovereign cloud – a so…
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