Introduction

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/examine-privacy-compliance-data-protection-standards/1-introduction

In this module, you’ll learn about Microsoft’s commitment to privacy and how Azure adheres to common regulatory and compliance standards.

If your organization is a government department or agency, or you need to deploy to regions of China, you’ll also learn about some considerations that don’t apply to other Azure users.

In general, compliance means to adhere to a law, standard, or set of guidelines.
Regulatory compliance refers to the discipline and process of ensuring that a company follows the laws that governing bodies enforce.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the types of compliance offerings that are available on Azure.
• Access the Microsoft Privacy Statement, the Online Services Terms, and the Data Protection Addendum to learn what personal data Microsoft collects, how Microsoft uses it, and for what purposes.
• Gain insight into regulatory standards and compliance on Azure from the Trust Center and from the Azure compliance documentation.
  Explain Azure capabilities that are specific to government agencies.

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