Prevent Copilot using current webpage, browser history, or preferences to provide responses in Microsoft Edge
You can prevent Copilot in Microsoft Edge from using your current webpage, browser history, or preferences by adjusting specific settings.
Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant, uses current webpage data, browser history, and user preferences to personalize suggestions. This data integration aims to improve the browsing experience by offering context-aware information. Users can control which data Copilot accesses, preventing the AI from using sensitive information for its responses, thereby protecting user privacy in Microsoft Edge.
To limit Copilot's access to personal data for better privacy, users can disable specific features. Disabling the "Show me relevant Copilot suggestions based on the webpage I'm viewing" option significantly restricts Copilot's data access.
This tutorial will guide you through the exact steps within Microsoft Edge settings to regain control over what information Copilot can use.
Turn off “Context clues” in Copilot’s settings to prevent it from using your current webpage, browsing history, or preferences. Open Copilot, click the ‘More menu’ (…), select Settings, and toggle off the Context clues option. This keeps your browsing activity private.
How to Change Copilot Privacy Settings in Edge
You can control what Copilot sees and uses to help you. Microsoft Edge lets you change these privacy settings so you can feel more secure. It’s a quick process, and a few minutes now can make a significant difference in your online privacy.
Open Copilot and Find Settings
You can open Copilot in your Edge sidebar by clicking its icon, usually a speech bubble or ‘C’ in the top-right corner, then finding the ‘More menu’ icon (three dots) at the bottom.
Go to Privacy Settings
After clicking the ‘More menu’ in Copilot, choose ‘Settings’ to open the main Edge settings page, then look for the ‘Privacy, search, and services’ section.
Turn Off Context Clues
To disable Copilot context clues, find the ‘Context clues’ option in the Copilot privacy settings and turn it off, which stops Copilot from using your current webpage, history, or preferences.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/getting-started-with-copilot-in-microsoft-edge
Summary
You can disable Copilot context clues to keep your browsing private and control what information it accesses.
How do I disable the Copilot context menu?
In your app (for example, Word), select the app menu, and then go to Preferences > Authoring and Proofing Tools > Copilot. Clear the Enable Copilot checkbox.
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