Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for EDU customers ages 13 and older

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now available for EDU users aged 13+ without a license, offering enterprise data protection. Admins must enable access, introducing new data governance and AI interaction risks.

The Impact

EDU administrators and security teams are affected by the introduction of a new AI chat service, posing risks related to data leakage and uncontrolled AI interactions.

• EDU Administrators: Must configure access and establish usage policies for Copilot Chat.
• Security Teams: Need to assess data leakage risks and monitor AI interactions.
• Students (13+): Gain access to AI chat, requiring education on responsible use and data privacy.
• Data Governance Teams: Must update policies for AI-driven data processing and retention.

The Action

1. Review Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat documentation for EDU tenants.
2. Define and implement access policies for Copilot Chat within the Microsoft 365 admin center.
3. Establish data governance policies for AI interactions and data handling within Copilot Chat.
4. Communicate acceptable use policies to EDU users aged 13 and older.
5. Monitor Copilot Chat usage and data interactions for compliance and security.

Domain: Agentic-AI · Impact: high · Workload: Other