Is Azure Repos private repository “safe” to use?

Question

I am looking for a tool to create private repositories. I am using VS community 2019 and it integrates with azure repos easily. I enjoy the service and ease of use but I cannot find reliable information about Intellectual Property and "safety".

Is Azure Repos safe to use? Meaning - can I be quite confident that my code will not be stolen/visible in public? I have set the repository to private but I am not exactly sure if that is enough (I'm new to version control and repositories).

How about Intellectual Property? I have tried to find a concrete Microsoft statement about it but I did not succeed. Is the code stored on Azure Repos still mine? Can I be confident that the IP remains on my side?

I am using Azure Devops in free edition (for up to 5 users). Thanks in advance for any information!

Answer 1

Yes, it`s safe to use. You can find additional information here: Data protection overview .