check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Search, Power Automate, Power Automate in Microsoft 365, Power Platform
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft updates Copilot Studio terms effective February 2026, adding commitments on Query Data from Entra ID use with Bing Search. Data is not used for Bing improvement, advertising, or AI training, remains confidential, and no user or admin actions are required.
Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft is updating the Copilot Studio service‑specific terms within the Microsoft Power Platform Product Terms. This update adds new commitments describing how Query Data from Entra ID-authenticated use of Copilot Studio is handled when sent to Bing Search and Bing Custom Search. These updates are additive and no other products or terms are affected.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Early February 2026
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Created:
2026-01-31
updated:
2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is updating the terms for Copilot Studio to ensure that search data remains private and secure, committing not to use it for improving Bing, creating advertising profiles, or training AI models, with changes effective February 2026 for users with Entra ID authentication.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Handling Changes
Changes in how Query Data from Entra ID is handled may lead to confusion among users regarding data privacy and security, despite no direct impact on user experience.
- roles: Data Privacy Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/data-privacy-security-web-search, https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering/MicrosoftPowerPlatform/#ServiceSpecificTerms
User Trust and Perception
Even though there are no changes to user experience, the update may affect user trust if they are unaware of the new commitments regarding data confidentiality.
- roles: End User, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/data-privacy-security-web-search, https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering/MicrosoftPowerPlatform/#ServiceSpecificTerms
Internal Communication Needs
The update necessitates internal communication to stakeholders about the new terms, which may lead to operational delays if not managed properly.
- roles: IT Manager, Legal Advisor
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/data-privacy-security-web-search, https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms/productoffering/MicrosoftPowerPlatform/#ServiceSpecificTerms
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