115482 – Microsoft 365: Information Barriers (IB) upgrading from IB v1 to IB v2 with new capabilities

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Exchange, OneDrive, Purview Information Barriers, SharePoint, Teams

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Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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In development

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature

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Information Barriers (IB) V2 brings new capabilities including larger segment scale support, multi-segment support, and flexible people discoverability etc. Existing IB v1 tenants require an upgrade to IB v2 to take advantage of these new capabilities. This roadmap item is intended only for all IB v1 customers. All other customers will get IB v2 capabilities when they enable IB in their tenants. IB v2 upgrade will be opt-in.

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Release Phase:
Preview, Current Channel

Created:
2023-01-31

updated:
2025-01-11

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summary for non-techies**

Information Barriers v2 in Microsoft 365 offers enhanced capabilities for managing communication and information sharing, allowing more flexible and specific access controls compared to IB v1, and is automatically available to new customers while being optional for existing users.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Access Issues
Upgrading from IB v1 to IB v2 without preparation may lead to temporary loss of access to shared resources, affecting collaboration and productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/announcing-information-barriers-v2-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/3651230

Data Compliance Risks
Without proper planning, the upgrade could inadvertently expose sensitive data to unauthorized users, violating compliance regulations.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-information-barriers-in-microsoft-365/

System Downtime
The upgrade process may cause system downtime or performance degradation, impacting user experience and operational efficiency.
   - roles: System Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-information-barriers-in-microsoft-365/

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2025-01-11RM PreviewJanuary CY2024October CY2025
2025-01-11RM DescriptionInformation Barriers (IB) V2 brings new capabilities including larger segment scale support, multi-segment support, and flexible people discoverability etc. Existing IB v1 tenants require an upgrade to IB v2 to take advantage of these new capabilities. This roadmap item is intended only for all IB v1 customers. All other customers will get IB v2 capabilities when they enable IB in their tenants.Information Barriers (IB) V2 brings new capabilities including larger segment scale support, multi-segment support, and flexible people discoverability etc. Existing IB v1 tenants require an upgrade to IB v2 to take advantage of these new capabilities. This roadmap item is intended only for all IB v1 customers. All other customers will get IB v2 capabilities when they enable IB in their tenants. IB v2 upgrade will be opt-in.
2025-01-11RM Release PhaseCurrent ChannelPreview, Current Channel
2025-01-11RM ReleaseJanuary CY2025March CY2026
2024-06-08RM ReleaseJuly CY2024January CY2025
2023-08-12RM ReleaseNovember CY2023July CY2024
2023-08-12RM PreviewJune CY2023January CY2024

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