Is Microsoft Copilot Safe for Your Data?
If you have spent any time online recently, you have likely heard the buzz about “AI.” It is everywhere, promising to write your emails and summarise your meetings. For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) right here in Yorkshire, Microsoft Copilot is the first major step into this world.
But with all that power comes a very big question: Is my data safe?
At Fresh Mango Technologies, we believe that AI shouldn’t be a source of stress. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how Microsoft Copilot handles your data and how you can prepare safely.
The Big Myth: Is Copilot "Stealing" Your Data?
One of the most common fears we hear is that Copilot will take your private business ideas and use them to help your competitors. Let’s clear that up: When you use the version of Copilot designed for businesses, your data stays your data.
- No Training: Your prompts are not used to train public AI models.
- Data Isolation: Your info is kept inside your own digital fence.
The Real Risk: Internal Oversharing
The risk isn’t the AI—it’s “sloppy” permissions. If a junior staff member asks Copilot about “company salaries,” and those files aren’t locked down, the AI will find them.
At Fresh Mango, we provide proactive systems management to ensure your “digital fences” are in the right place before you turn on the AI.
We offer a 4-hour Support SLA, but in reality, we resolve 95% of support requests within a single hour. You can submit tickets 24/7/365 via the Fresh Mango App.