Microsoft 365 Copilot

Data stored in Australia: Yes

Processing (inference) in Australia: No

Conditions: Interaction content stored under M365 data residency for Australian tenants. In-country inference for Australia 'expected by end of 2026' (Microsoft update, 3 Apr 2026) — not yet confirmed live.

Confidence: Medium-high — Microsoft blog (3 Apr 2026 editor's note) and Learn page read: AU local inferencing 'expected by end of 2026'. Recheck monthly.

Checked on: 2026-10-19

Sources:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2025/11/04/microsoft-offers-in-country-data-processing-to-15-countries-to-strengthen-sovereign-controls-for-microsoft-365-copilot/
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/m365-dr-service-copilot?view=o365-worldwide