Where is data hosted in the service?

[HR3038511]

Hi guys,

we are looking into implementing the power bi service. However we have very sensitive data. We are facing the following questiosn currently:

- When we change to the service in which country or region will our data be hosted on the microsoft servers?

- How can we influence in which country or region we would like the data to be stored?

- Is there an overview of general data security measures that microsoft has implement to secure the data in the cloud? 

Would be great if someone could provid some insights. 

Thanks!

[Wikkleyn_81 · Accepted solution]

Hi @HR3038511 The data resides in location of your Power BI Premium Capacity or Azure Tenant if you don't have Premium Capacity.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guidance/whitepaper-powerbi-security#data-residency 

You can choose the region when you purchase premium capacity:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/enterprise/buy-subscription#buy-an-azure-sku 

There is a Security Whitepaper that should answer all your questions: 
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guidance/whitepaper-powerbi-security