Microsoft Copilot will soon process your data locally
Microsoft is rolling out local data processing for its AI assistant, Copilot, in India, Australia, Japan, and the UK by the end of 2025.
This means sensitive info from things like emails and docs will stay within each country's borders—great news for anyone who cares about privacy or works in sectors with strict rules.
Faster responses and better security
Keeping data local isn't just about faster responses—it's a big step for security and meeting government regulations.
Microsoft emphasizes privacy and compliance controls for Copilot users.
Basically: more control over where your stuff lives.
More countries to join the local data processing party
By 2026, even more countries—including the US, Canada, Germany, and South Africa—will get this feature.
As Paul Lorimer from Microsoft explains, this gives organizations the choice of where their AI workloads are processed, making it easier to use Copilot on a bigger scale while staying compliant.