480729 – SharePoint: SharePoint agent usage statistics across all SharePoint sites

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, SharePoint

Platform:

Developer, Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

SharePoint agents' usage statistics would be aggregated across all SharePoint sites and available for the tenant admin persona.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-03-04

updated:
2025-07-30

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summary for non-techies**

SharePoint now aggregates usage statistics for agents across all sites, allowing tenant admins to access comprehensive data for improved monitoring and decision-making within the organization's SharePoint environment.

Direct effects for Operations**

Data Privacy Concerns
Aggregating usage statistics may lead to unintentional exposure of sensitive user data, impacting user trust and compliance with GDPR regulations.
   - roles: Tenant Admin, Compliance Officer
   - references: https://www.eugdpr.org/, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trustcenter/privacy/gdpr

User Experience Degradation
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, it may lead to performance issues in SharePoint, causing slow load times and frustration for users.
   - roles: End User, IT Support
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2021/?sh=4c1c1c1e7b8b, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/10/01/10-tips-to-improve-your-sharepoint-online-experience/

Configutation Options**

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Data Protection**

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explanation for non-techies**

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