VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-12
“Copilot only accesses information after you give permission. When you ask a question, Copilot prompts you before accessing relevant information from your PC,”
Microsoft · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-12
Microsoft stated in a support document spotted by Windows Latest that Copilot only accesses PC information after the user gives permission.
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