Data, privacy, and security for Azure OpenAI Service

One of the most asked questions about Azure OpenAI (or any API service for that matter) is about data retention and customer controls.

Customer training data and fine-tuned OpenAI models are stored in Azure Storage, encrypted at rest with Microsoft-managed keys, and logically isolated with their Azure subscription and API credentials.

Customers can delete uploaded files and trained models via the DELETE API operation. Text prompts, queries, and responses may be temporarily stored for up to 30 days, encrypted, and are only accessible to authorized engineers for debugging, investigating misuse, or improving content filtering.

AI governance for the enterprise use of Azure OpenAI

Enterprise governance in Azure OpenAI involves ensuring that the service is used in a way that aligns with an organization’s overall goals and values, ensuring that the benefits of AI are maximized while minimizing potential harm. This includes...