Microsoft Copilot

AI assistant embedded across Microsoft 365 apps

GreenPT

EU-only AI chat platform powered by renewable energy with no external API dependencies

Microsoft Copilot

Strong

20/25

GreenPT

Strong

19/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionMicrosoft CopilotGreenPT

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft offers data residency across multiple global regions including US, EU, UK, and Asia Pacific. Customers can select their data location and data stays within the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary.

GreenPT: All models run on own servers hosted by Scaleway in France. No external API dependencies — data never leaves their EU infrastructure. Genuine EU data sovereignty.

4/5

Microsoft offers data residency across multiple global regions including US, EU, UK, and Asia Pacific. Customers can select their data location and data stays within the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary.

5/5

All models run on own servers hosted by Scaleway in France. No external API dependencies — data never leaves their EU infrastructure. Genuine EU data sovereignty.

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Microsoft Copilot: Incorporated in Washington State, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Microsoft has challenged government data requests and offers EU Data Boundary commitments.

GreenPT: Dutch BV incorporation under EU law. No US parent company, no US API dependencies, no CLOUD Act exposure. One of the purest EU sovereignty stories available.

3/5

Incorporated in Washington State, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Microsoft has challenged government data requests and offers EU Data Boundary commitments.

5/5

Dutch BV incorporation under EU law. No US parent company, no US API dependencies, no CLOUD Act exposure. One of the purest EU sovereignty stories available.

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Microsoft Copilot: Copilot interactions inherit Microsoft 365 retention policies. Administrators have granular control over data retention, deletion, and eDiscovery. Copilot prompts and responses are stored in Exchange Online.

GreenPT: Data never shared with third parties. Models run locally on own servers. No external API calls means no data leakage to US providers. Specific retention policies not publicly detailed.

4/5

Copilot interactions inherit Microsoft 365 retention policies. Administrators have granular control over data retention, deletion, and eDiscovery. Copilot prompts and responses are stored in Exchange Online.

4/5

Data never shared with third parties. Models run locally on own servers. No external API calls means no data leakage to US providers. Specific retention policies not publicly detailed.

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Microsoft Copilot: One of the most extensively certified cloud platforms globally, holding SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, FedRAMP High, and dozens of additional certifications across regions and industries.

GreenPT: Hosted on Scaleway ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. GreenPT itself does not hold formal certifications. Expected for a small bootstrapped company.

5/5

One of the most extensively certified cloud platforms globally, holding SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, FedRAMP High, and dozens of additional certifications across regions and industries.

2/5

Hosted on Scaleway ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. GreenPT itself does not hold formal certifications. Expected for a small bootstrapped company.

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Microsoft Copilot: Supports a vast range of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, FERPA, and many industry-specific requirements. Government cloud offerings available for public sector customers.

GreenPT: Strong EU sovereignty positioning and genuinely EU-only data handling. Lack of own certifications limits enterprise procurement. Excellent conceptual fit for sovereignty-focused organisations.

4/5

Supports a vast range of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, FERPA, and many industry-specific requirements. Government cloud offerings available for public sector customers.

3/5

Strong EU sovereignty positioning and genuinely EU-only data handling. Lack of own certifications limits enterprise procurement. Excellent conceptual fit for sovereignty-focused organisations.

Total Score

20/25

19/25

Best For

Microsoft Copilot

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

GreenPT

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; enterprises requiring SSO integration.

Detailed Comparison

GreenPT vs Microsoft Copilot: Trust & Compliance Comparison

GreenPT (GreenPT, NL) scores 19/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. EU-only AI chat platform powered by renewable energy with no external API dependencies. Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft, US) scores 20/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI assistant embedded across Microsoft 365 apps.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

GreenPT leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●GreenPT (5/5): All models run on own servers hosted by Scaleway in France. No external API dependencies — data never leaves their EU infrastructure. Genuine EU data sovereignty.

●Microsoft Copilot (4/5): Microsoft offers data residency across multiple global regions including US, EU, UK, and Asia Pacific. Customers can select their data location and data stays within the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

GreenPT leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●GreenPT (5/5): Dutch BV incorporation under EU law. No US parent company, no US API dependencies, no CLOUD Act exposure. One of the purest EU sovereignty stories available.

●Microsoft Copilot (3/5): Incorporated in Washington State, US. Subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act. Microsoft has challenged government data requests and offers EU Data Boundary commitments.

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●GreenPT (4/5): Data never shared with third parties. Models run locally on own servers. No external API calls means no data leakage to US providers. Specific retention policies not publicly detailed.

●Microsoft Copilot (4/5): Copilot interactions inherit Microsoft 365 retention policies. Administrators have granular control over data retention, deletion, and eDiscovery. Copilot prompts and responses are stored in Exchange Online.

#### Certifications

Microsoft Copilot leads with 5/5 vs 2/5.

●GreenPT (2/5): Hosted on Scaleway ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. GreenPT itself does not hold formal certifications. Expected for a small bootstrapped company.

●Microsoft Copilot (5/5): One of the most extensively certified cloud platforms globally, holding SOC 1/2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, FedRAMP High, and dozens of additional certifications across regions and industries.

#### Regulatory Fit

Microsoft Copilot leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●GreenPT (3/5): Strong EU sovereignty positioning and genuinely EU-only data handling. Lack of own certifications limits enterprise procurement. Excellent conceptual fit for sovereignty-focused organisations.

●Microsoft Copilot (4/5): Supports a vast range of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP, FERPA, and many industry-specific requirements. Government cloud offerings available for public sector customers.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	GreenPT	Microsoft Copilot
FedRAMP High	No	Yes
ISO 27001	No	Yes
ISO 27018	No	Yes
ISO 27701	No	Yes
SOC 1 Type II	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

GreenPT and Microsoft Copilot are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 19/25 and 20/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Microsoft Copilot or GreenPT?

Microsoft Copilot has a TrustKit score of 20/25 while GreenPT scores 19/25. Microsoft Copilot currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Microsoft Copilot and GreenPT compare on data residency?

Microsoft Copilot scores 4/5 for data residency (Microsoft offers data residency across multiple global regions including US, EU, UK, and Asia Pacific. Customers can select their data location and data stays within the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary.), while GreenPT scores 5/5 (All models run on own servers hosted by Scaleway in France. No external API dependencies — data never leaves their EU infrastructure. Genuine EU data sovereignty.).

Are Microsoft Copilot and GreenPT GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Microsoft Copilot has a regulatory fit score of 4/5 and GreenPT scores 3/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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