The EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud
Learn more about the Microsoft commitment to our European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) customers to help them process and store customer data in their region.
OVERVIEW
Industry-leading data protection for our customers in Europe
Comprehensive data protection
Help protect personal data in the EU and EFTA with consistently applied security measures.
Customer transparency
Microsoft provides new detailed documentation for customers to help them understand data transfers.
Addressing EU-specific concerns
Microsoft limits the processing of personal data outside the EU.
Storing and processing data in the EU
The Microsoft EU Data Boundary significantly reduces cloud data flows out of the EU.
ANNOUNCEMENT
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Get the latest updates and roadmap details for the Microsoft EU Data Boundary.
TRANSPARENCY DOCUMENTATION
Access transparency documentation
Access documentation to better understand the technical and organizational measures Microsoft has taken to provide the EU Data Boundary and support your regulatory compliance requirements. Documentation includes data flows and guidance for understanding scoping and increased levels of data transparency.
Additional Microsoft EU Data Boundary resources
Microsoft EU Data Boundary FAQ
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