Copilot Governance Pillar Guide

Why Copilot governance matters

Copilot doesn’t create new data — it amplifies access to existing data. Governance ensures Copilot operates inside safe boundaries.

Governance foundations

1. Data boundary review: identify sensitive locations and owners
2. Permissions hygiene: fix oversharing before rollout
3. Labeling and DLP: enforce classification at scale
4. Adoption guardrails: role‑based rollout with clear “safe use” guidelines

Linkable assets

• Copilot Data Boundary Readiness Matrix
• Copilot Governance Readiness Use Case

Related content

• Microsoft 365 Architecture Pillar
• Security & Compliance Pillar