64% of business owners believe AI will improve customer relationships, yet many free AI services lack proper data safeguards. If your team is curious about AI, there are secure options already built into the tools you use every day.
ITS recommends two Microsoft 365-integrated options that provide enterprise-grade data protection.
Copilot Chat
A ChatGPT-like tool accessible via m365.cloud.microsoft/chat or Microsoft Teams. It’s included in standard Microsoft 365 licensing and operates within your tenant with data protection safeguards.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Requires separate licensing but integrates AI directly into Office applications — Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. It enables users to work with organizational data for summarizing communications, drafting documents, analyzing spreadsheets, and scheduling meetings.
Why These Options Are Safe
Both options ensure:
- Data stays in your tenant — your information remains within your Microsoft 365 environment
- Data Protection Addendum coverage — prompts and responses are covered under Microsoft’s DPA
- No public model training — your data doesn’t train public AI models
- Permissions respected — existing permissions and sensitivity labels are enforced
You can verify enterprise protection by looking for a green shield icon in the chat interface.
Interested in exploring AI tools for your business? Talk to our team about getting started safely.