Microsoft Expands EU Data Localization to Include All Personal Data

The tech giant takes a significant step in complying with EU data protection laws, with plans for further enhancements in 2024.

Microsoft has announced that all personal data of its cloud customers in the European Union (EU) can now be stored and processed within the bloc.
This move is part of the company's 'EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud' initiative, which aims to comply with EU data protection laws that emphasize data localization.
The update includes storage of all personal data, including automated system logs, making Microsoft the first large-scale cloud provider to offer this level of data residency to European customers.
Later in 2024, Microsoft plans to transform the processes and storage of data required during technical support interactions, ensuring that support data is stored within the EU.
Microsoft is also developing a future paid support option that will provide initial technical response from within the EU.