Copilot Data Governance & Security
Without proper governance, Copilot becomes a compliance liability. We implement the DLP, retention, and labeling controls that make AI safe for your organization.
The Governance Failure
Copilot respects permissions. But are your permissions correct? Without sensitivity labels, Copilot cannot distinguish between a public FAQ and an executive compensation spreadsheet. Both are “accessible” to users with broad permissions.
DLP policies that block email attachments do not block Copilot from summarizing that same content in a Teams chat. Retention policies that delete files after 7 years mean nothing if Copilot indexed that content before deletion.
Governance must be implemented before Copilot deployment, not after.
What We Implement
Governance Framework
Sensitivity Labels
Configure and deploy labels that Copilot can interpret to protect confidential content
DLP Policies
Data Loss Prevention rules that prevent Copilot from surfacing sensitive information
Retention & Records
Ensure retention schedules are enforced before AI indexes your content
Audit & Monitoring
Track what Copilot accesses, who asks what, and flag compliance concerns
eDiscovery Readiness
Prepare for litigation holds and legal discovery in an AI-enabled environment
Compliance Mapping
Map Copilot controls to HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and industry-specific requirements
What Breaks If You Skip This
- Compliance Audits: SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR auditors will ask how AI accesses sensitive data
- eDiscovery Complications: AI-generated content becomes discoverable in litigation
- Data Leakage: Sensitive information surfaces in AI responses to unauthorized users
- Regulatory Fines: Non-compliance with data protection regulations carries significant penalties
Frequently Asked Questions
Governance Before Deployment
Don't let Copilot become a compliance liability. Get your governance framework in place first.
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