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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Anthropic as a subprocessor in Azure SRE Agent |
| 3 | +description: Learn how Anthropic operates as a Microsoft subprocessor in Azure SRE Agent, including model selection, and data residency controls. |
| 4 | +author: craigshoemaker |
| 5 | +ms.author: cshoe |
| 6 | +ms.topic: conceptual |
| 7 | +ms.date: 03/23/2026 |
| 8 | +ms.service: azure |
| 9 | +ms.custom: references_regions |
| 10 | +--- |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +# Anthropic as a subprocessor in Azure SRE Agent |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +Azure SRE Agent supports multiple AI model providers for investigations, incident response, and operational automation. Anthropic is one of the available providers and operates as a Microsoft subprocessor. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +Anthropic operates under Microsoft's oversight with contractual safeguards and technical and organizational measures in place. The Microsoft [Product Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms) and [Microsoft Data Protection Addendum (DPA)](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/Microsoft-Products-and-Services-Data-Protection-Addendum-DPA) apply when you use Anthropic models through Azure SRE Agent. |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +For more information about subprocessor data access, see [Microsoft Data Access Management](https://www.microsoft.com/trust-center/privacy/data-access). For a list of all Microsoft subprocessors, see the [Service Trust Portal](https://aka.ms/subprocessor). |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +> [!IMPORTANT] |
| 21 | +> Anthropic models in Azure SRE Agent aren't covered by Microsoft's [EU Data Boundary](/privacy/eudb/eu-data-boundary-learn) commitments. When you select Anthropic, your data (prompts, responses, and resource analysis) might be processed in the United States. |
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| 23 | +> [!NOTE] |
| 24 | +> For customers in the EU, EFTA, and UK, Azure OpenAI is the default provider. Anthropic is available as an opt-in choice. Anthropic isn't available in government clouds (GCC, GCC High, DoD) or sovereign clouds. |
| 25 | +
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| 26 | +## How model selection works |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +You choose which AI provider powers your agent. The two options are: |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +- **Azure OpenAI**: Covered by EU Data Boundary commitments. The default for customers in the EU, EFTA, and UK. |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +- **Anthropic**: The default for all other regions. Not covered by EU Data Boundary commitments. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +When you select Anthropic, your data (prompts, responses, and resource analysis) might be processed in the United States. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +## Default settings by region |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +| Region | Anthropic | Azure OpenAI | Notes | |
| 39 | +|--------|-----------|--------------|-------| |
| 40 | +| **Most commercial regions**<br><br>(US, APAC, etc.) | Default | Available | No data residency restrictions | |
| 41 | +| **EU, EFTA, and UK** | Available (opt-in) | Default | Anthropic isn't covered by EU Data Boundary | |
| 42 | +| **Government clouds**<br><br>(GCC, GCC High, DoD) | Not available | Default | Anthropic isn't available in government or sovereign clouds | |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +## Verify the active model provider |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +To check which AI model provider your agent is currently using: |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +1. Go to the [Azure SRE Agent portal](https://sre.azure.com). |
| 49 | +1. Select your agent, and then go to **Settings**. |
| 50 | +1. Under **AI Model Provider**, view the active provider. |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +## Enable Anthropic in EU Data Boundary regions |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +If your organization is in the EU, EFTA, or UK and you want to use Anthropic: |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +1. Go to the [Azure SRE Agent portal](https://sre.azure.com). |
| 57 | +1. Select your agent, and then go to **Settings**. |
| 58 | +1. Under **AI Model Provider**, select **Anthropic**. |
| 59 | +1. Review the data residency notice and confirm. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +> [!NOTE] |
| 62 | +> By selecting Anthropic, you acknowledge that your data might be processed outside the EU Data Boundary, including in the United States. |
| 63 | +
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| 64 | +## Data handling |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +When you use Anthropic models in Azure SRE Agent: |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +- Anthropic processes data under Microsoft's direction and contractual safeguards. |
| 69 | +- The [Microsoft DPA](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/docs/view/Microsoft-Products-and-Services-Data-Protection-Addendum-DPA) and [Product Terms](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/terms) apply. |
| 70 | +- Both Microsoft and Anthropic don't use your data to train AI models. |
| 71 | +- Your data is isolated by tenant and Azure subscription. |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +For more on how Azure SRE Agent handles data, see [Data residency and privacy](data-privacy.md). |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## Related content |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +- [Data residency and privacy in Azure SRE Agent](data-privacy.md) |
| 78 | +- [Anthropic as a subprocessor for Microsoft Online Services](/copilot/microsoft-365/connect-to-ai-subprocessor) |
| 79 | +- [Microsoft subprocessor list (Service Trust Portal)](https://aka.ms/subprocessor) |
| 80 | +- [EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud](/privacy/eudb/eu-data-boundary-learn) |
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