Microsoft announced new features for Azure OpenAI Service designed to enhance data privacy and security for customers building and scaling with Azure OpenAI. These new features aim to provide businesses with stronger assurances regarding how and where their data is handled, especially given growing concerns around data privacy.
Among the key announcements is the introduction of "Azure OpenAI Data Zones" for the European Union and the United States. This feature allows businesses to process data regionally while ensuring it remains within specific geographic boundaries, addressing regional data residency requirements.
Additionally, Microsoft has bolstered data security by enabling customers to use their own keys to encrypt data stored on Microsoft resources, giving them greater control over their data.
These moves are aimed at strengthening enterprise trust in Azure OpenAI Service, particularly with the increasing use of generative AI applications. By providing stronger data privacy and security guarantees, Microsoft aims to enable businesses to utilize these advanced technologies with greater confidence.
