Apollo.io

All-in-one sales intelligence and engagement platform

Microsoft Copilot

AI assistant embedded across Microsoft 365 apps

Apollo.io

Strong

17/25

Microsoft Copilot

Strong

20/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionApollo.ioMicrosoft Copilot

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Apollo.io: Data primarily hosted in US-based cloud infrastructure. No EU-specific data residency option currently available.

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.

3/5

Data primarily hosted in US-based cloud infrastructure. No EU-specific data residency option currently available.

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

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Apollo.io: Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Clear terms of service and data processing agreements available for enterprise customers.

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.

4/5

Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Clear terms of service and data processing agreements available for enterprise customers.

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

Is your data used for model training?

Apollo.io: Contact data retained as part of the shared database. User activity data retained for the duration of the subscription.

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.

3/5

Contact data retained as part of the shared database. User activity data retained for the duration of the subscription.

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

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Apollo.io: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating strong security controls and information security management.

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.

4/5

SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating strong security controls and information security management.

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

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Apollo.io: GDPR and CCPA compliant with DPA available. B2B contact database model relies on legitimate interest basis under GDPR.

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.

3/5

GDPR and CCPA compliant with DPA available. B2B contact database model relies on legitimate interest basis under GDPR.

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.

Total Score

17/25

20/25

Best For

Apollo.io

Best for teams on a tight budget.

Microsoft Copilot

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.

Detailed Comparison

Apollo.io vs Microsoft Copilot: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Apollo.io (Apollo.io, US) scores 17/25 overall with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. All-in-one sales intelligence and engagement platform. 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

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

●Apollo.io (3/5): Data primarily hosted in US-based cloud infrastructure. No EU-specific data residency option currently available.

●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

Apollo.io leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Apollo.io (4/5): Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Clear terms of service and data processing agreements available for enterprise customers.

●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

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

●Apollo.io (3/5): Contact data retained as part of the shared database. User activity data retained for the duration of the subscription.

●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 4/5.

●Apollo.io (4/5): SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified, demonstrating strong security controls and information security management.

●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.

●Apollo.io (3/5): GDPR and CCPA compliant with DPA available. B2B contact database model relies on legitimate interest basis under GDPR.

●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	Apollo.io	Microsoft Copilot
FedRAMP High	No	Yes
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27018	No	Yes
ISO 27701	No	Yes
SOC 1 Type II	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Microsoft Copilot has a clear trust advantage, scoring 20/25 compared to Apollo.io's 17/25. Microsoft Copilot particularly excels in data residency, data retention & training, certifications, regulatory fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Apollo.io or Microsoft Copilot?

Apollo.io has a TrustKit score of 17/25 while Microsoft Copilot scores 20/25. Microsoft Copilot currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Apollo.io and Microsoft Copilot compare on data residency?

Apollo.io scores 3/5 for data residency (Data primarily hosted in US-based cloud infrastructure. No EU-specific data residency option currently available.), while Microsoft Copilot scores 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.).

Are Apollo.io and Microsoft Copilot GDPR compliant?

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

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