Welcome to the comprehensive documentation hub for Azure's compliance offerings. Here you will find detailed information, resources, and tools to help you understand and meet your regulatory and industry compliance requirements on Microsoft Azure.

Global Compliance Standards

Azure adheres to a broad set of international and industry-specific compliance standards and regulations. This section provides an overview of our commitment to trust and security.

Explore the Azure compliance offerings page for a complete list and detailed scope.

Tools and Resources for Compliance

Leverage Azure's built-in tools and services to manage and demonstrate compliance. We provide resources to help you assess your environment, implement controls, and generate audit reports.

  • Azure Policy: Enforce organizational standards and assess compliance at scale.
  • Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager: Unified compliance management solution.
  • Security Center and Defender for Cloud: Enhance your security posture and compliance.
  • Azure Blueprints: Define reusable sets of Azure resources that adhere to standards.

Dive deeper into our compliance management tools.

Industry-Specific Guidance

Understand how Azure can support compliance needs within specific industries:

Find tailored solutions and best practices for your industry on our industry solutions page.

Responsible AI Compliance

Microsoft is committed to the responsible development and deployment of AI. Learn about our principles and how Azure AI services are designed to uphold them.

How to Get Started

Ready to ensure your Azure environment meets your compliance obligations?

We recommend starting with:

  1. Reviewing the Trust Center for in-depth compliance reports and attestations.
  2. Exploring Azure Policy initiatives relevant to your needs.
  3. Utilizing Compliance Manager for a guided compliance assessment.

For specific queries, please consult our support resources.